After receiving the pounding at the hands of Australia in the three-match Chappell-Hadlee series 3-0, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his side is confident to regain the momentum during their three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh.
Kiwis’ intent will be to play aggressive cricket to dominate the visitors after learning the salutary lessons from arch-rival Australia recently which won’t be that easy for the Black Caps.
“Hess (coach Mike Hesson) and I have spoken a bit about that series. I suppose when you go away on a tour and get beaten like we did in Aussie there’s a number of things you would have liked to have done a little bit better. It’s important we learn from it and become a better side going forward,” Williamson told media persons in Christchurch ahead of their first ODI against Bangladesh.
While backing his bowlers, Williamson urges them to give an extra bit on field – to put pressure on young and inexperienced batting line-up of Bangladesh that had done better in home conditions.
“With the depth in the pace department it is something we’re looking at,” Williamson said of the makeup of the side. “It’s more the balance of the pace bowlers that we’re trying to get right,” Williamson said.
While recalling Neil Broom and Luke Ronchi to stable the batting order, New Zealand has also taken care of fast bowling department which is spear-headed by Tim Southee and Trent Boult to unleash against competent visitors.
“At home, they’re extremely tough to beat. They’ve turned over nearly everyone in their home conditions and are getting more experienced around the world. They have been getting better and better every year. We will need to play our best cricket,” concluded Williamson.
Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the first of three ODIs in Hagley Oval, tomorrow.