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Ahmedabad, Nov 1 (PTI) In a stand quite different to the one adopted by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori and coach Mark Greatbatch have favoured the use of Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), saying it was good for the game. "I like the referral system.
There are still a few hiccups with the technology, but I think it is good for the game if it is used consistently," Vettori said during a media interaction here. Echoing Vettori''s thoughts, Greatbatch said UDRS system would help the game.
"Though the referral system would require to be perfected, it is a positive thing for the game," he said. The BCCI has consistently opposed the introduction of UDRS in bilateral series after the team got the rough end of the referrals in Sri Lanka in 2008.
Meanwhile, Greatbatch expressed confidence that the young Kiwi team would do well against India. "With so many yougsters, there is an amazing energy in the team," he said.
Dynamic middle-order batsman Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper batsman Gareth Hopkins felt playing Indian spinners in their own backyard would be a huge challenge for the team, which was recently mauled 0-4 by Bangladesh in a five-match ODI series. "The pitches here support spin.
Indian bowlers are accustomed to the situation and are good at exploiting the conditions to their advantage. (Indian) Spinners are very good and (facing them) would be a challenge for us," Hopkins said.
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