New Delhi: New Zealand batter Darryl Mitchell He hailed his team as “a bunch of Kiwis taking on the world” after the historic 3-0 victory test series in India.
New Zealand delivered a major blow to India in the second Test at home on Sunday, winning the third Test by 25 runs in three days in Mumbai.
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, feels ashamed in front of a country with a population 270 times smaller.
“We are a group of New Zealanders looking to the world and representing our country,” Mitchell said, adding that he was “very proud of this group”.
“We know how good India is,” he said.
In India, New Zealand has always defied history and defied convention.
this black hatThe success in the first match in Bangalore was their first Test victory in India since 1988 and their third.
No help from prolific batsmen Kane Williamsonthe New Zealanders won the second Test to secure their first Test series win in the country.
Williamson missed all three Test matches due to groin treatment as he works to regain fitness for the tour of England later this month.
Williamson was replaced at third Will Youngwho played a vital role in the last Test, scoring 71 and 51 respectively.
Young called the win “huge” and said he will never forget “the memories we just created with the kids.”
“That’s why we play this game,” said Young, who was named player of the series after scoring 244 points in six innings.
“We do it for the person next to us and it’s a great feeling.”
below Graham DowlingIn 1969, New Zealand won their first Test series, beating hosts Pakistan 1-0 in three matches.
However, New Zealand cricket did not gain popularity until the 1980s and 1990s, beating India and the visiting West Indies in 1979 and 1981.
India’s win was the most impressive given their 0-2 defeat against Sri Lanka during their preparations.
They handed the mighty Indian team their first home Test series defeat in twelve years.
“When we get home, once the dust settles a little bit, it sinks in a little deeper,” said Tom Lathamlater taking over as full-time Test captain Tim Southey Stepped down after Sri Lanka’s defeat.
“It’s a great achievement. I’d say it’s one of the best.”
New Zealand will play three Test matches at home against England, starting in Christchurch on November 28, with further matches in Wellington and Hamilton.
