November 3, 2024: New Zealand captain Tom Latham expressed his joy and pride following his team’s historic series whitewash against India, a feat he described as something they could only have dreamed of after their recent series loss to Sri Lanka.
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In the post-match presentation, Latham praised his team’s performance, highlighting the adaptability they showed across the three Tests. “The boys have done a fantastic job over the last three Test matches,” he said. He specifically noted the contributions from different players, including the seamers’ efforts in Bengaluru and Ajaz Patel’s exceptional bowling in Mumbai, which helped secure a ten-wicket haul.
Latham emphasized the importance of a collective team effort, stating, “It was an all-round team performance. We just want to keep it simple here. Tried to be more proactive.” He acknowledged that their previous experiences, including the recent series in Sri Lanka, prepared them well for this challenge.
Additionally, he celebrated the recent success of the New Zealand women’s team in the T20 World Cup, reflecting on the overall positive momentum for New Zealand cricket. “To be in this position, we could have only dreamt,” he concluded, highlighting the significance of this achievement for the team and New Zealand cricket as a whole.
