Visakhapatnam, Sept 23: New Zealand's coach Ashley Ross today sounded a warning to the Indians, saying his team had been pulling off historic wins of late and was capable of doing it on Indian soil also. "We did well in England and West Indies. The Sri Lanka tour earlier this year shows that we are performing better in Asia. This team has been making history. Though we have never won in India, my boys may make history once again, Ross, who standing-in for John Bracewell for the current tour, told newspersons here. Exuding confidence of his team performing well in India, Ross said the black caps had prepared well ahead of the tour, and all the players were fit and raring to go. "Back in New Zealand cricket is the second most popular game after rugby. But here in India, it is the most popular sports, naturally, we are very excited," the coach said.
"We prepared very well keeping in mind the Indian conditions and its celebrated spin attack. I am very satisfied with the tune-up, and that makes me hopeful," he said after the tourists first net session in India this afternoon.
However, he expressed happiness with the weather as also the arrangements in the steel city. "The weather is beautiful. My boys are all enjoying themselves. I also have no case for complaint about the arrangements. The hospitality extended to us is wonderful, he said.
Bureau Report