The New Zealand players' athleticism and commitment is beyond reproach; the gap that needs bridging is one of skill level, particularly against spin. New Zealand Cricket has to decide if the costs outweigh the benefits, given such a plan could mean sacrificing local investment. Related Content Cricket: White Ferns fall to South Africa Midweek Fixture: Put Mike Hesson on a plane home Video Andrew Alderson: India sweep Black Caps 3-0"People talk a lot about county cricket in that way. "Another tough point is that you are playing so much international cricket it is tricky to get the extra preparation you'd like. The way they go about their cricket is pretty good... we had to press them hard.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 11, 2016 20:15 UTC