CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) - Pakistan and New Zealand both claimed the high ground on the eve of Thursday's first Test in Christchurch, with the Black Caps drawing inspiration from Brendon McCullum's classic farewell innings. New Zealand batsman and skipper Kane Williamson plays a shot during an ODI match against India, in Visakhapatnam, on Oct 29, 2016. But although Pakistan are on a high after crushing the West Indies last month, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson claimed his side was rejuvenated by returning to home conditions and familiar seamer-friendly wickets. When New Zealand last played at Hagley Oval, former skipper McCullum smashed a world record 54-ball century against Australia in a brutal onslaught that produced 145 runs off 79 deliveries. "It's all about building pressure, bowling in the right areas, playing with the mind of the batsman," he added.

Source: Bangkok Post November 16, 2016 06:11 UTC