Wellington: Delighted after drubbing India 4-0 in the just-concluded ODI series, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Friday called it a ground-breaking triumph for his side and the most satisfying of his career so far.
“From an ODI point of view, this series is the most satisfying I have been a part of,” said McCullum after the fifth and final ODI which the Kiwis won by 87 runs.
“India arrived here as the number one ODI team in the world and not many expected us to compete with them, let alone get a series white wash. We are delighted with the way we played in this series especially on the back of fine performances from Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson, and also the way our bowlers stepped up. Overall, it was a ground breaking series for us,” he added.
When asked pertinently if Team India had proven worthy opponents, McCullum said he respected Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men.
“We were very respectful of their standing in the game as the number one team when they arrived on our shores and for us as the number eight team to put in a performance to topple these guys is something that makes this victory even sweeter,” he said. (PTI)
