rkt.india Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 New Zealand coach Mike Hesson warned that his side will not hesitate to use the short ball against the India batsmen in the Tests. The tactic worked effectively in the 4-0 series win in the ODIs, where many of India's batsmen repeatedly fell trying to hit bouncers. "Yeah, [if] conditions allow, absolutely," Hesson said. "It is the ability to push guys back and then bowl their natural length [to set the batsman up], the ability to do that and obviously presenting the seam so that we can find the outside edge. That is the sort of formula that we have had for a while. I think we showed that at the Basin Reserve the last time we played, and the way we forced West Indies back and took them out, that is something we will look to continue." Before the tour began, Hesson had said he would like to see green, seaming pitches being prepared. But as the Tests draw closer, he tempered his demand, saying the strategy could be double-edged. "I don't think Eden Park ever looks green to be fair," Hesson said after the New Zealand Test squad was announced last week. "The drop-ins don't look green, sometimes they do more than I think. I talk with New Zealand Cricket. I don't ring groundsmen and give orders. That is not the way we operate. NZC are very clear about the type of surface we would like but with that comes risk as well as we know how good the Indian seamers are." New Zealand's middle-order was prolific in the one-dayers and their Test line-up will also feature many of the same players. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, who put on three century partnerships in five matches, along with Brendon McCullum and Corey Anderson will look to draw on the knowledge gained over the past fortnight going into the first Test on February 6. "We had a good look at the Indian seam attack. Clearly the conditions will be a little different, especially in the first innings of the game," Hesson said. "The Indian seamers are good bowlers, especially if there is a little bit in the wicket. We have got to prepare accordingly, obviously quick change in format so we need to make that shift. Our openers are coming in off some form domestically, so hopefully they can set the tone for us." Hesson said that even though the formats were different, New Zealand would approach the Tests with belief on the back of what they had just achieved in the ODIs. "There will definitely be some confidence within the group that we can compete with these guys and they are a good side. But we know it is a different format. A few new faces but we will certainly take some confidence into the series." http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-india-2014/content/current/story/714883.html Hope, they keep bowling short in tests too. I do not think it will be a huge issue in tests where you do not have to try to score of them.
mancalledsting Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 short ball not such a big issue in tests for this batting lineup as no run rate pressure to score off them. Apart from Dhawan, all these batsmen are at least quite good a playing the short ball defensively and not getting out to it. Will be a big mistake if NZ think tank thinks this strategy will pay off.
SLICKR392 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 We did really well against it in SA. As posted above, we are in no pressure to play it or score runs quickly.
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Rohit will make their lives miserable this time.
tweaker Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 It will be taste of Patience of Indian batsman.Pujara,kohli,Rahane have played well in SA.If Dhawan,Rohit also take some responsibility we will have a good series.
SLICKR392 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Rohit will make their lives miserable this time. Yeah, India's life. :agree:
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Yeah' date=' India's life. :agree:[/quote'] Rohit will outscore both Pujara and Kohli in this series. MARK MY WORDS :agree:
Gollum Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Rohit will be a big flop this series methinks. Hack should stick to playing in Indore, Baroda.
Old guy Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Rohit will outscore both Pujara and Kohli in this series. MARK MY WORDS :agree: saale pichle mark words ka kya karu ? you will go into hibernation again after his first duck not to be seen for atleast till ipl:finger:
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 saale pichle mark words ka kya karu ? you will go into hibernation again after his first duck not to be seen for atleast till ipl:finger: Show where have I said 'Mark my words'. You will as usual beat about the bush and not be able to show marked posts. Show those posts and don't chicken out. Hibernation mode never happens within a series. I either follow a series or I don't. Refer to 'Rohit Sharma Era' thread which was created before his debut.
Old guy Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Show where have I said 'Mark my words'. You will as usual beat about the bush and not be able to show marked posts. Show those posts and don't chicken out. Hibernation mode never happens within a series. I either follow a series or I don't. Refer to 'Rohit Sharma Era' thread which was created before his debut. saale every one knows what you said :mad: i am not gonna dig through 100 threads and spoil my 2 holidays :finger::finger:
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 saale every one knows what you said :mad: i am not gonna dig through 100 threads and spoil my 2 holidays :finger::finger: Chickened out as expected Go take a walk.
Old guy Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Chickened out as expected Go take a walk. just search when rohit sharma was dancing i was mocking you in every thread search for them..did lot of marking there myself
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 just search when rohit sharma was dancing i was mocking you in every thread search for them..did lot of marking there myself So it was you who was marking. Your problem. :finger:
Old guy Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 So it was you who was marking. Your problem. :finger: marking your marked post and laughing :giggle:
Magneto Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 marking your marked post and laughing :giggle: Last response on the inane subject of marked post: Show those posts which I marked. Or, chicken out! Yeah I know which one you will choose.
Old guy Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Last response on the inane subject of marked post: Show those posts which I marked. Or, chicken out! Yeah I know which one you will choose. since this is last post i cannot post them here i have already quoted either mine or yours posts in most threads so just go over even rohit sharma era thread has one
Number Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Suresh Raina is not in the test squad. Aane do.
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