New Zealand and Sri Lanka begin their final tune-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in conditions vastly similar to the ones they will be facing in the World Cup. But before that, there are two Test matches to be played, the first beginning a day after Christmas day in Christchurch. The city last hosted a Test in the 2006-07 season and hadn't seen international cricket since the city was hit by an earthquake in 2011.
SRI LANKA TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND, 2014-15
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test,Christchurch: Preview
Sri Lanka skipper, Angelo Matthews, has led from the front. © Cricbuzz
New Zealand:
New Zealand have had a fascinating 15-months or so in international cricket. Test series wins against West Indies(home and away) and India(home) followed by draws against Bangladesh and Pakistan. They begin their final preparations for the
