NZ, Australia at loggerheads over wicket

AFP, AUCKLAND: New Zealand and Australia were poles apart on their reading of the Eden Park wicket ahead of Wednesday's opening one-day international in Auckland with Australia backing pace and New Zealand spin.
New Zealand rushed leg-spinner Ish Shodhi into their squad Tuesday, while Australia's line-up showed a preference for firing an aggressive barrage at Brendon McCullum.
A four-pronged pace armoury comprising Josh Hazlewood, John Hastings, Kane Richardson and James Faulkner will be deployed, Australia skipper Steve Smith said.
McCullum is retiring from international cricket at the end of the Australia series and Smith is determined to give him a fiery send off.

NZ, Australia at loggerheads over wicket

AFP, AUCKLAND: New Zealand and Australia were poles apart on their reading of the Eden Park wicket ahead of Wednesdays opening one-day international in Auckland with Australia backing pace and New Zealand spin. New Zealand rushed leg-spinner Ish Shodhi into their squad Tuesday, while Australias line-up showed a preference for firing an aggressive barrage at Brendon McCullum. A four-pronged pace armoury comprising Josh Hazlewood, John Hastings, Kane Richardson and James Faulkner will be deployed, Australia skipper Steve Smith said. McCullum is retiring from international cricket at the end of the Australia series and Smith is determined to give him a fiery send off.