India tour of New Zealand - March 2009

[irottev]

That's a fair call and I agree. At least in tests. I don't think we stand a big chance though we get a lot of good practice against Australia and West Indies before it, so if some of our players find form and start making runs there may be a chance. There's a domestic season before then, may find some new talents.

Our ODI line up is pretty impressive though. Very well balanced ODI side. That should be a cracker of an ODI series.

The tests are being played at some nice places with nice grassy banks. It would be a good trip and a good place for a break.

 

[India2011]

It's been a long time since I've got to see India play New Zealand.

It should be interesting we unleash our pace trifecta of Zaheer, Ishant, and Sreesanth, with Bhaji as the spinner. Also, I think India should take a risk and drop Ganguly's replacement and play the extra bowler. Preffereable a spinned (either Ojha, Chawla, or Amit Mishra) or if the pitch is really really pace-friendly, go with the fourth pacer (Munaf or RP)

Off topic note: irottev, in your information it says that your national team is black craps. Is the R in there intentionally?

 

[Chewie]

Isn't that a kinda obvious question....

 

[Cricketman]

It's been a long time since I've got to see India play New Zealand.

It should be interesting we unleash our pace trifecta of Zaheer, Ishant, and Sreesanth, with Bhaji as the spinner. Also, I think India should take a risk and drop Ganguly's replacement and play the extra bowler. Preffereable a spinned (either Ojha, Chawla, or Amit Mishra) or if the pitch is really really pace-friendly, go with the fourth pacer (Munaf or RP)

Off topic note: irottev, in your information it says that your national team is black craps. Is the R in there intentionally?

How much longer do you want Badri to wait?!

 

[icyman]

How much longer do you want Badri to wait?!

Till he gets fed up...!

I think he'd find a spot in the team now with Ganguly's absence.And he would be the perfect person to bat instead of arrogant yuvraj.

 

[irottev]

Off topic note: irottev, in your information it says that your national team is black craps. Is the R in there intentionally?

Sure is. And it'll stay there until we stop putting up woeful performances again (or the coach goes)

 

[Chewie]

Lol i only just realised that your name is vettori backwards

 

[irottev]

You're not the first either. Haha. I've heard that 2 or 3 other times.

 

[Chewie]

It was so random, it just came to me in the shower (literally).

For some odd reason I was thinking about a PC topic I had just posted in, and then started thinking, 'Why is his name irottev?' so I reversed it and had an epiphany lol

Back on topic, do you thinking that NZ has a realistic chance of winning a test? Considering how they've gone against BD...

 

[irottev]

It's a while away, but yeah, I think we do. India are losing a pretty good batsman in Ganguly. Their side on paper looks pretty special even without him though.

I can't see us being any worse then we are now with the Aussie and West Indies tests coming up as well as a domestic season. If players like Southee, Fulton, Franklin play well in domestic they could force places in the side. Should have Martin and Oram.

Home advantage should be a big thing, our batting won't be so woeful (at least you'd think) batting on home soil. I think this is the last series with Bracewell as coach.

 

[Chewie]

It's a while away, but yeah, I think we do. India are losing a pretty good batsman in Ganguly. Their side on paper looks pretty special even without him though.

I can't see us being any worse then we are now with the Aussie and West Indies tests coming up as well as a domestic season. If players like Southee, Fulton, Franklin play well in domestic they could force places in the side. Should have Martin and Oram.

Home advantage should be a big thing, our batting won't be so woeful (at least you'd think) batting on home soil. I think this is the last series with Bracewell as coach.

YAY no more Bracewell!!!

 

[Crew of Black]

Was it I thought his successor took over at the start of the Indian series.

Anyways what a glorious day it will be to be rid of that pathetic joke of a coach.

 

[karnog]

What are the chances of John wright taking over? I think he's just the man for the kiwis.

 

[irottev]

He doesn't seem to want to do it sadly. Some dude from Australia is aking over. Forgot his name. He's pretty young.

 

[Gurjot95]

India Vs New Zealand March 2009

India Vs New Zealand March 2009

T20
March 6 New Zealand v India(D/N) Westpac Stadium, Wellington



ODI
March 8 New Zealand v India(D/N) McLean Park, Napier

March 11 New Zealand v India(D/N) Seddon Park,Hamilton

March 14 New Zealand v India(D/N) Eden Park, Auckland

March 17 New Zealand v India(D/N) Westpac Stadium, Wellington

March 20 New Zealand v India(D/N) AMI Stadium, Christchurch



Tests
March 26-30 New Zealand v India Seddon Park, Hamilton

April 3-7 New Zealand v India Basin Reserve, Wellington