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New Zealand need to win 2 out of 3 formats against India for pass mark: Craig McMillan

McMillan, who feels the India series is big, says the hosts will be desperate to bounce back after the recent 0-3 Test drubbing at the hands of Australia.

Craig McMillan (left) feels New Zealand will be desperate to bounce back after series loss in Australia

Auckland, January 21: Former New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan feels the Black Caps will have to win in two out of three formats to be eligible for at least the "pass marks" when they host a "powerhouse" Indian team.

New Zealand will host India in all the three formats with the T20s beginning in Auckland on January 24 followed by the ODI and Test series.

McMillan, who feels the India series is big, says the hosts will be desperate to bounce back after the recent 0-3 Test drubbing at the hands of Australia.

"It's big. This whole Indian tour is big after what happened in Australia," McMillan was quoted as saying by 'Radio Sport Breakfast'.

"This Indian side are a powerhouse. Doesn't matter if it's Tests, ODIs, T20s, they are the real deal so it's going to be a really intriguing tour. For New Zealand to get a pass mark for this tour they need to win two of the three series."

With the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held later this year, McMillan feels it is crucial for New Zealand to win this assignment.

"Five Twenty20s to start and I know it's not everyone's favourite format of the game but we've got a T20 World Cup later in the year in October in Australia so straight away these five matches become important. Because of the performance in Australia we need to start winning again and get that support back," he said.

"They're still trying to find in T20 what our best side is. We've just seen the Super Smash and there's an opportunity for some young guys who performed in that to be given a chance," McMillan added.

Story first published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 12:46 [IST]
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