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Mike Hesson admits Australia tour will be huge challenge for New Zealand

New Zealand is set to play a three-Test series in Australia beginning in November.

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Published: Sep 16, 2015, 06:38 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 17, 2015, 08:13 AM (IST)

Mike Hesson has overseen New Zealand's meteoric rise in Test cricket © Getty Images
Mike Hesson has overseen New Zealand’s meteoric rise in Test cricket © Getty Images

New Zealand is set to play a three-Test series in Australia beginning in November. Australia may be in a phase of transition but New Zealand coach, Mike Hesson is well aware that Australia are one of the best prepared sides when playing at home regardless of the experience in their ranks and has admitted that the series will prove a big challenge for the touring Kiwis. New Zealand are currently enjoying a seven-series unbeaten streak in Tests, both away and at home. That streak could well be put to an end in Australia. Australia will be particularly keen to make an impact following the Ashes 2015 defeat in England. ALSO READ: Brendon McCullum’s preparation for Aus series to remain unaffected by Chris Cairns perjury trial: Hesson

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The Brendon McCullum led New Zealand side can be prepared for some rib cage bowling from Mitchell Johnson and co. Hesson has factored those points into consideration and has clarified that the series will be far from a cake walk got New Zealand. “History suggests Australia is a very tough place to go and win. No matter what side gets put out for Australia it’s tough, Hesson was quoted as saying by radionz.co.nz. hey know their conditions extremely well. We know we are playing good cricket, we’ve got a good squad but it’s a big challenge for us,” the coach that has presided New Zealand’s unprecedented rise in Test cricket has concluded. Lot of positives can be drawn from series, says Mike Hesson