“Awesome and understated.”That is how the Black Caps have been described by overseas media following their test series demolition of Pakistan, which saw New Zealand scale to the top of ICC’s test rankings for the first time in the country’s history. The Black Caps’ rise to world No. 1 has made waves overseas, with the international media wondering how New Zealand managed to leapfrog Australia, England and India with a population smaller than Sydney, London and Mumbai. SPARK SPORT Pakistan's batsmen find the pace and bounce generated by the Black Caps young gun just too much. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Kyle Jamieson is congratulated by team-mates after dismissing Haris Sohail at Hagley Oval on Wednesday.

Source: Stuff January 06, 2021 19:34 UTC