Black Caps veteran Ross Taylor rises to fifth for ODI runs in 2017John Davidson / www.photosport.nz Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor guides one away for runs during the third ODI against the West Indies in Christchurch. Following those matches, New Zealand turn their attention to a five-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting at Wellington's Basin Reserve on January 6. After that, another five-match ODI series looms against England, in what should be a closely fought battle. "I think you've still got to respect the opposition, the West Indies, they're still a pretty young side. "I think definitely Boulty [Boult] with the way he's swinging the ball, he's back to probably the 2015 World Cup and how he was swinging it late.

Source: Stuff December 26, 2017 08:03 UTC