The organised left-hander was named in the ICC test team of the year alongside fellow New Zealanders Kane Williamson and Tom Latham. It was the first time since 2017 the Black Caps had reached 100 without losing a wicket in the format. To dismiss Bangladesh for 232 meant the Black Caps were left chasing a modest target. Munro is a more explosive batting option but Nicholls is definitely the safer bet, and he has been asked to play his natural game today. I'm not going out there to play a certain way or trying to do a certain thing, I'm just trying to read the situation and do what the team needs.''

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2019 15:37 UTC