AHMEDABAD: The controversial Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) has been in news after Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni termed the system as flawed.
However, New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, whose team plays Zimbabwe at Motera Stadium on Friday, gave full marks to the system. "I have always maintained in the last two years that UDRS is good for the game," said the Kiwi skipper.
Coming to New Zealand's immediate task in the tournament, Vettori said the match against Zimbabwe was a must-win for both the teams. He said that though it will be a disadvantage for them to have not played Zimbabwe too often, the Black Caps are up for the task. "We have not seen too much of them recently. But we are in a must-win situation and have to play well to progress to the knockout stage," the skipper said.
"We have seen different kind of attacks in this tournament. If it was pace in the match against the Aussies, here it will be a lot of spin. But we are prepared for what Zimbabwe have got - a variety of spinners," he said.
When asked if New Zealand, like Zimbabwe, would go for spin first up, the skipper said it would depend on what team they would actually field.
"We have done that in both our previous games. The wicket here is pretty good. We played a Test match here not so long ago and we know it's going to be a good wicket," Vettori said.
He quickly added that New Zealand would surely play two spinners as it gives them the right balance. "Nathan Mc-Cullum and myself give the team a good balance as both of us we can bat as well," said Vettori adding that Kyle Mills, who had missed first two matches, is fit and likely to share the new ball with Tim Southee.
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However, New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, whose team plays Zimbabwe at Motera Stadium on Friday, gave full marks to the system. "I have always maintained in the last two years that UDRS is good for the game," said the Kiwi skipper.
Coming to New Zealand's immediate task in the tournament, Vettori said the match against Zimbabwe was a must-win for both the teams. He said that though it will be a disadvantage for them to have not played Zimbabwe too often, the Black Caps are up for the task. "We have not seen too much of them recently. But we are in a must-win situation and have to play well to progress to the knockout stage," the skipper said.
"We have seen different kind of attacks in this tournament. If it was pace in the match against the Aussies, here it will be a lot of spin. But we are prepared for what Zimbabwe have got - a variety of spinners," he said.
When asked if New Zealand, like Zimbabwe, would go for spin first up, the skipper said it would depend on what team they would actually field.
"We have done that in both our previous games. The wicket here is pretty good. We played a Test match here not so long ago and we know it's going to be a good wicket," Vettori said.
He quickly added that New Zealand would surely play two spinners as it gives them the right balance. "Nathan Mc-Cullum and myself give the team a good balance as both of us we can bat as well," said Vettori adding that Kyle Mills, who had missed first two matches, is fit and likely to share the new ball with Tim Southee.
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