New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor ran freely while completing some fitness drills on Friday, with the team to make a decision on his availability for Saturday’s series-deciding fifth one-day match against England just before the start of the game. The batsman’s inclusion for the Christchurch match would be a massive boost for New Zealand. New Zealand batsman Tom Latham, who has combined with Taylor in match-winning partnerships in their two victories in the series, said the form the right-hander was in gave the whole side confidence. READ | Afghanistan’s cricket World Cup hopes all but over after Hong Kong loss“It would obviously be very special (if we won the series),” Latham added. “They’ve got a lot of all-rounders, and a lot of their roles are covered pretty much.”

Source: Hindustan Times March 09, 2018 06:00 UTC