Photo: Getty ImagesNew Zealand's Twenty20 series against West Indies starting should be a springboard to improve their results and build a squad for next year's World Cup, former captain Brendon McCullum said. "T20 hasn't been the best format for the New Zealand team of late and I know there is a deep desire to improve those results," McCullum said ahead of Friday's first game. "I think with the T20 World Cup not being far away, now is the time to really start to drill down what your best 11 will be and then you start to build a squad that will be competitive at the next World Cup. McCullum has an intimate knowledge of the West Indian talent, having guided the Trinbago Knight Riders to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title this year. "The West Indies are remarkable T20 cricketers," said McCullum, who will also commentate on the series for new host broadcasters Spark Sport.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 23, 2020 18:56 UTC