New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham struck a composed yet determined tone on the eve of New Zealand’s challenge against the Tigers, insisting that inexperience would not deter his side from chasing success in unfamiliar conditions
Arriving with a relatively untested squad for the three-match ODI series, Latham made it clear during a pre-match press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today that expectations within the camp remain unchanged: compete hard and aim to win.For Bangladesh, the rivalry has evolved into a tale of shifting dominance. Once regarded as an unconquerable force, New Zealand held sway over the Tigers for years, both home and away. That narrative began to unravel in 2010, when Bangladesh stunned the visitors with a 4-0 series triumph at home. The Tigers reinforced that statement in 2013, sweeping the Kiwis 3-0 in another commanding display on home soil.
Yet the pendulum swung back in 2023. New Zealand, despite missing several frontline players, broke a 13-year drought to clinch a 2-0 series win in Bangladesh — a result that still lingers as a reminder of their adaptability.
