He understands where the game’s at, it’s critically important for the back end of the innings to understand what’s required. “We’ve got a pretty clear idea of a best XI,” said Walter. “However, the best XI will change, there’s no doubt about that. “We understand what our best XI looks like for the conditions in front of us. If the conditions change, so will that XI.”Alex Powell is a sports journalist for the NZ Herald.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 05, 2026 20:10 UTC