Ross Taylor, New Zealand right handed batsman believes that the three match Test series against India will be very tough on their home soil. If New Zealand wants to win the series they have to produce special performance. In India, spinning tracks always trouble visitor. New Zealand captain and coach also admitted the facts.
“I don’t know if there is one particular reason. If you referring to India, they are just a very good team and it is hard to beat them at home. In terms of overseas victory for us, we have not won a lot of series, we have won Tests overseas but series have been hard to come by. But that is the challenge of Test cricket. Hope we play good cricket here,” said Taylor.
There are few good spinners in Indian team. New Zealand has made a plan to tackle Ashwin and Jadeja. Kiwi batsmen have planned to produce quality sweep shots against spinners. Ross Taylor has revealed their plan against Indian spinners.
“The sweep shot is something that I played a lot at the start of my career, it is also something I tried to get away from, especially in Tests, but anytime you play in the sub-continent, you have have got to be able to play sweep or a cut shot. We have talked about it in the team sessions. But it is not everyone’s strength to play sweep,” said Taylor.
“We have players who can play reverse sweep. So, we got to see what happens and play to your strengths,” he added.
Ross Taylor was asked how they look the series. “On the aggressive brand of cricket India are displaying at the moment. I think all teams are playing aggressive cricket. Anytime you play in India, it is a challenge,” he replied.