“We’ve showed glimpses in the past, but we needed consistency. It’s not just individuals standing up; it’s everyone standing up at different times," says Tim Southee. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The tourists arrived in New Zealand top of the world rankings but were beaten by 24 runs in the series opener in Napier and went down by 15 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Hamilton.
The back-to-back losses have cost India their top ranking , while a win for New Zealand in Auckland would lift the hosts above the West Indies and into seventh place.
“That’s two of the best team performances we’ve had for a long time and to back it up game after game is what good sides do,” said senior bowler Tim Southee. “They perform consistently and that’s where we’re aiming to be.
“We’ve showed glimpses in the past, but we needed consistency. It’s not just individuals standing up; it’s everyone standing up at different times. That’s the sign of a good side, not relying on the same people in every game.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 25th, 2014.
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