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This is an archive article published on February 3, 2011
Copy Misbah,the Wright advice
New Zealand coach John Wright has made in-form Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq the focal point for his side on the eve of the crucial fifth ODI.
New Zealand coach John Wright has made in-form Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq the focal point for his side on the eve of the crucial fifth ODI. New Zealand trail Pakistan 1-2 after four matches and need to win in Hamilton on Thursday to keep the series alive going into Saturdays final match in Auckland.
Misbah has been the key difference between the two sides and Wright has told his batsmen to study and analyse the master strokemakers unbeaten 93,which set up Pakistans two-wicket win in the fourth match in Napier on Tuesday. His was exactly the type of innings we need, Wright said. I think throughout this series hes been their glue,and we probably need some glue.
Wright said New Zealand would need at least two of their top order batsmen to produce an innings of substance. The answer is clearly that we have to start generating some runs and the boys are aware of that. Theyre trying real hard and they can play.
Misbahs golden form is not the only problem facing New Zealand as there are concerns over captain Daniel Vettori,who tweaked a hamstring in the fourth match at Napier. However,Jesse Ryder is expected to start after being a later withdrawal in Napier.
Wed be pretty hopeful about Jesse, Wright said. Im not quite so sure about Dan,I think its just general stiffness but well have to have a look. Hes probably more uncertain but weve got a physio who is very experienced so well act on the experts advice.
Wright is also keen to end the player rotation system New Zealand have used in the Pakistan series.
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