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Mark Richardson: ODI plan a stroke of genius
They have nippy fast-medium bowlers who will swing the ball and they can add the clever Zaheer Khan, writes Mark Richardson.
Mark Richardson: India must get the message
If the Black Caps were to smash India in this series, the superpower would probably just shrug their shoulders and move on, writes Mark Richardson.
Mark Richardson: Menacing Milne weapon we need
I've got my top six batsmen, well, most of them. I've got a wicketkeeper who bats really well at seven; I've got my swing bowlers and, most pleasingly, I have my legspinner.
Mark Richardson: Big call to install Sodhi for test
It's a risk but I like it. I've been crying out for a wrist spinner and Ish Sodhi has got my hopes up. More importantly, he appears to have the trust of the selectors.
Mark Richardson: If we can fix the hobblers, we'll be competitive
As we head into potentially a very interesting summer of cricket against the West Indies and India, to be honest, we are not in a healthy state at all.
Mark Richardson: Versatility is the key ingredient
When I was a kid things were so much easier: Wright, Edgar, Reid, Crowe M, Crowe J, Coney, Hadlee, Smith, Cairns, Bracewell, Chatfield ... that was the NZ cricket team.
Mark Richardson: Resting key players all very well but it's not okay to lose
As much as I despise the way India has used its strength to manipulate world cricket to suit itself, I immensely respect the quality of the Indian cricketers.
Mark Richardson: Failure is not an option
How much interest this current tour of Bangladesh has been generating is debatable. It's not been one of the more eye-catching, nor, anticipated series our team has been involved in.
Mark Richardson: Come on spinners, get ready to roll
The blow torch is seriously on the spin bowlers in this next test against Bangladesh.
Mark Richardson: Time for Williamson to turn potential into greatness
This is the summer of Kane Williamson. Well, I hope it is ... it needs to be, in fact I think it definitely is time.
Mark Richardson: One-day game blossoming thanks to clever planning
Last week I said that while the Black Caps ODI team looks formidable, the acid test will come when they reach the must-win games. Tonight's match against England could prove to be the first of those.