Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist are not going to be in the Australian Team coming over to New Zealand for the above 3 matches.
I think it is a golden opportunity for NZ to call the Aussies bluff and beat them at cricket. The matches are very important and if NZ can win, it will definitely boost the Black Caps' confidence. They are not doing very bad, but they don't seem to be enjoying their cricket.
It appears that Stephen Fleming has lost his heart in leading and his demeanor on the field shows he is under pressure of playing. It is high time the Kiwis play for the fun and enjoyment of the game. The team is not coming together and Fleming may have a lot to do with that. May be the age gap is too much for him to effectively communicate and mingle with the team.
It may be a good idea to develop Vettori as captain and give him the chance to bring the team together. Also for the coming matches, the coach should announce the team and stick with it and drop his rotation policy. Let the team of 11 or 12 know that they are there for the long haul and individual match performance won't affect their position, in the normal course. Then get the team together for some intense training and team building exercises.
May be they can take the assistance of a corporate consultant for this.
And if Fleming does stay as captain, get him to loosen up and be cheerful.The Aussie team is a good example of a group of good players having fun together on the field and in Lou Vincent's words, the Black Caps can do with some pack hunting themselves.
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