Langer and Gilchrist back New Zealand for Australia Test tour
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:02 · Archive
Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist believe New Zealand can compete strongly in their four-Test series in Australia starting in December.
New Zealand will begin a four-Test series in Australia on 9 December at Perth's Optus Stadium. Although New Zealand's record in Australia has been modest—winning just one of their 12 red-ball games since 2001—Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist, both West Australian cricket legends, believe the Black Caps are capable of competing strongly.
New Zealand currently rank third in the ICC Test rankings, above England in fifth and India in fourth. Langer praised their fast bowling attack and character, saying 'They've got a very good fast bowling attack and they fight hard.' He added that if they beat Australia on home soil, 'they have to be regarded as one of the great teams.'
Langer contrasted their likely performance with England's tour last year, expressing hope that New Zealand 'compete harder than England did here last year.' Gilchrist said he remained 'really excited' to see how the series unfolds across December and January, though he acknowledged it may not have the profile of the Ashes or Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
How it is being reported
- Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist confident New Zealand will present stern challenge on Test tour of AustraliaNew Zealand’s red-ball record in Australia might be modest, but a pair of WA cricket legends believe they stand every chance of presenting a stern challenge when they tour this summer.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 07:26
- Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist confident New Zealand will present stern challenge on Test tour of AustraliaNew Zealand’s red-ball record in Australia might be modest, but a pair of WA cricket legends believe they stand every chance of presenting a stern challenge when they tour this summer.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 07:26
In this story: New Zealand · Australia · Justin Langer · Adam Gilchrist · Perth · Optus Stadium · England · India
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