New Zealand opener Tim Seifert has showered praise on India’s young fast bowlers amid the hosts’ struggles in the ongoing ODI series. The Kiwis were bowled out for 185 in the opening game of the series at Eden Park, Auckland whereas the home team was skittled out for 134 runs in the second game at Hnry Stadium, Wellington.
Anshul Kamboj bagged the Player of the Match in the opening game as he returned with impressive figures of 2-22 in his quota of 10 overs. Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh bagged three and four wickets respectively in the series opener.
In the second ODI, Brar claimed career-best figures of 4-30 whereas Kamboj and Auqib Nabi Dar scalped two wickets apiece. Thus, the pacers have played a key role in India’s 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
“To be honest, they all bowl very well and they all do something slightly different,” Seifert said in the pre-match press conference.
The right-hander admitted all the International teams have quality fast bowlers in their squad.
“We’re playing international cricket, so it doesn’t necessarily matter who you’re up against. Whether it’s Australia, England or India, all teams have quality bowlers,” Seifert said.
Seifert said the aim is to win every match but the bigger goal is the ODI World Cup next year.
“We always go out trying to win every game and every series. But the bigger picture is the World Cup coming up next year. It’s about learning, building combinations and developing as a team,” Seifert said.
The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on Friday at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
