Kiwi team under scrutiny over India debacle

AUCKLAND: New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive Justin Vaughan will lead a review of the national teams structures and performances after they were thrashed 5-0 by India in a one-day series earlier this month. The series defeat against an understrength Indian side extended New Zealands losing streak in one-day matches to 11 the Black Caps also lost 4-0 to Bangladesh in October with the World Cup on the sub-continent two months away. New Zealand also lost the test series against India after a crushing defeat in the third match following two draws on batter-friendly pitches. A range of matters will be discussed relating to team performance, leading to recommendations for consideration by the New Zealand Cricket Board, Vaughan said in a statement on Wednesday. New Zealand Cricket is committed to creating an environment where the Black Caps can succeed and to do that we need to have a robust review process.

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