Zimbabwe relied on their experience in international cricket to tame a fighting Hong Kong by 14 runs in the opening match of the World Twenty20 Qualifiers at VCA Acknowledging that the retirement of Brendon McCullum has left a huge void in the New Zealand cricket team, his brother Nathan said on Tuesday it was time for the players to move on under new skipper Kane Williamson.
Acknowledging that the retirement of Brendon McCullum has left a huge void in the New Zealand cricket team, his brother Nathan said on Tuesday it was time for the players to move on under new skipper Kane Williamson.
Nathan, who is an experienced campaigner in the Indian Premier league with his ability to bowl tight off spin, said the key for his team would be to adjust to the conditions as fast as possible.
"We have played here before and everyone in this team has played in front of thousands of spectators, including in the Big Bash (in Australia). I enjoy it," said the Kiwi player.
"The number of players playing in IPl in this part of the world would benefit. The biggest challenge is to get used to the conditions. And the faster we do it the better. It's a tough format and it's a tough tournament. You have 14 teams and there are no easy games. The beauty of T20 is if you get on a roll then you can do really well in this tournament,” he added.