BLACKCAPS v INDIA

The National Bank Series

BLACKCAPS host India

INTERVIEW: Daniel Vettori talks to the Press at the end of the tour 8/04/2009 “I still look back and think 200 for six you’d take that any day so I don’t have regrets about the logic of our decision." read more →
INTERVIEW: MS Dhoni talks to the Press at the end of the tour 8/04/2009 "Overall a good 50 odd days of cricket and off the field we had plenty to do and the hospitality was great.” read more →
Dhoni lauds series, Vettori focuses on positives 7/04/2009 Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side started their five week tour with back-to-back losses in the Twenty 20 format in February but bounced back to win the National Bank one-day series 3-1 before the all-important first test triumph by 10 wickets. read more →
Taylor brings up century before rain halts play 7/04/2009 Ross Taylor made the most of a reprieve to craft his second century of the series but the BLACKCAPS still faced a heavy defeat as the third and final cricket test against India wound down at the Basin Reserve. read more →
INTERVIEW: Brendon McCullum talks the Press before the last day of the Test match 7/04/2009 Disappointing again, obviously the first innings being bowled out for 200 left us in a pretty tough situation in the game and I guess for the top order they will be bitterly disappointed they missed out again today." read more →
Weather forces draw in third Test, India win series 1-0 7/04/2009 The third and final cricket test between the BLACKCAPS and India has ended in a weather-affected draw at the Basin Reserve. read more →
Recalled Taylor keeps India at bay 6/04/2009 An over-ruled umpiring decision and Wellington's weather may yet combine to thwart India's plans to seal their first test series victory on New Zealand soil for 41 years. read more →
INTERVIEW: Andy Moles talks to the Press at the end of day three 6/04/2009 "I don’t think we should set about trying to chase down 550- 600 whatever it may be - the first thing we need to do is set a platform and that’s by early partnerships" read more →
Gambhir adds another ton of frustration 5/04/2009 Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar bade farewell but Gautam Gambhir preferred to linger as India toyed with New Zealand in the third cricket test at the Basin Reserve. read more →
Drought-breaking Franklin laments flood of runs 3/04/2009 After enduring 69 overs without a wicket, James Franklin's third cricket test against India could hardly have started better at the Basin Reserve. read more →