Hosts hold the edge, feels coach Wright

Though the Indian team is confident of performing well in the Tests against New Zealand, coach John Wright termed the hosts favourites for the two-match series, starting at Basin Reserve here on Thursday.

8220;We are not worried about our lack of cricket here. We are just focusing on adapting to the conditions, but I8217;m sure New Zealand will start favourites,8221; the Indian coach said.

8220;When we beat England at Headingley this summer, it was the most sporting wicket of the series so we8217;re not too fazed by what lies ahead,8221; he said.

8220;We8217;ve played a lot of cricket this year. This is the fourth country we8217;ve been in. So adapting is the key,8221; Wright was quoted as saying by local daily 8217;Dominion Post8217;.