World-Class Indian Bowlers Must Be Enjoying Swing, Bounce Says Ross Taylor
New Zealand batting stalwart Ross Taylor on Tuesday said that his team's new status as the world No.1 will mean little in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, who have been the N
"It is just really exciting to be here. Playing against an India who has been No.1 for five-six years. Hard opposition to be playing against....you go through Indian line-up, world-class players. We know whatever XI we face, they will be great. India have been a world No.1 side. They keep the bar very high," Taylor told media on Tuesday.
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India have been the No.1 Test side according to ICC rankings, having scored wins over Australia and England over the past few months. They had taken the No.1 slot from New Zealand. However, the Kiwis wrested back the top position after their 1-0 win in the two-Test series.
"India have been a fantastic side for a long time, not just in batting but bowling also. [The 2-1] Series win against Australia was great. It was great for New Zealand public to see great bowling. They [Indian bowlers in Southampton] would have enjoyed swing and bounce. Whoever we come up against, we will be ready for it," he added.
