 | New Zealand not taking Bangladesh for granted
01 April, 2007
Forewarned is forearmed for Stephen Fleming's New Zealand team. Though they are currently high-flying in the Super Eights section of the World Cup - undefeated with two crucial victories over England and West Indies - they'll know full well that Monday's next encounter in Antigua has the potential to be a little uncomfortable.
Bangladesh may be coming off the back of a thumping defeat against the Aussies, but in the pre-tournament warm-ups in Barbados they held their nerve against the Kiwis to complete a surprise two-wicket win - a result that was the first indication they there would be further shocks in store in this competition.
Admittedly the match had been a 13-a-side affair that perhaps carried more significance for the victors than the defeated, but neither John Bracewell, New Zealand's coach, nor their wicketkeeper, Brendon McCullum, could entirely forget about the implications of that set-back.
"We have to keep our feet on the ground when it comes to Bangladesh," said McCullum. "After losing to them in the warm-up they will have a pretty strong belief they can knock us over again so we have to on the top of our game. They pose a threat with their seamers up front, and if they get helpful conditions they can be a handful."
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