Auckland, Nov 29, : Ian Smith, a former New Zealand wicketkeeper, wants Kane Williamson’s Kane Williamson-led team to also learn some spin tricks.This would allow them to compete more effectively on sub-continental pitches that are suited for slow-bowlers. As the fifth day of the opening Test between India and the tourists entered, Smith, a veteran of 63 Tests who has scored more than 1800 runs, stated that he was certain that the “spinners” would win the Test.
It’s more important than ever in these crucial spinning Tests.This Test will be won by the spinners.Smith stated that this was a given on Monday when the tour was announced.
“It’s just too lopsided in their favor it’s not funny.It’s the same for the quicks when they host teams here.Unfortunately, for us, that is now to our detriment on the subcontinent, but we’ll always do that unless we learn how to play it better,” he said, adding that a quality spinner from New Zealand, which is overflowing in pacers, could have helped India.
Smith stated that while it was an amazing achievement that pace bowlers Tim Southee (NZ) and Kyle Jamieson kept New Zealand alive in the Test until the fifth day, it was time for the team to learn how to bowl spin better.
“It’s a great compliment to Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, that we’re still playing this Test match.India has won 10 of the 11 scalps so far with spinners.Smith said that they opened the bowling with two spinners in their second innings.”
“We must learn to bowl it (spin), better and then we’ll be able to play it better.Smith suggested that it might be worth looking into full-time coaching overseas or finding a Devon Conway coach who can turn it around square.
Former cricketer, he said, that even if New Zealand wins the Test, it would only be temporary and they would continue to fight against spin in sub-continental settings.
“Surviving today (Monday), is temporarily sealing the cracks.We must get more revolutions on our ball and stop hiding in grass.
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