Last month, they were given an old-fashioned touch up across the Tasman, losing the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in a 3-0 tonking. Australia were formidable, anchored by three centuries between them from captain Steve Smith and blockbusting opener David Warner. Now they have their chance to rebound at the next opportunity, in their distinctive conditions, which they know intimately. Until New Zealand go toe to toe with Australia, they'll have ground to make up. No Smith, no Warner, so that makes Australia ordinary, right?

Source: New Zealand Herald January 29, 2017 16:09 UTC