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Summary New Zealand Ronnie says he'll look to be 'street smart' in T20s against India, if he gets chance.
Roni Hira, who is returning from an injury break, is the third spinner in the squad, behind Daniel Vettori and Nathan McCullum.Ill go in with the same sort of plans that I have had before: try to not go wicket hunting but try to dry the runs up, and hopefully the wickets will come from the other end, Hira told APNZ. Ive got to be a little more street smart about the pace and variations, and a little bit of line as well. Ive been working on those in the nets and Ill be continuing to work on those during these two Twenty20s.Hira had dislocated a finger during the first Twenty20 against West Indies during New Zealands tour of the Caribbean in July, after being struck by a Chris Gayle straight hit in his follow through. He had not played any competitive cricket since, but said he now feels ready to get back into action. The fingers healed all right. Ive been training over the last week and preparing well with the support staff and the coaches.The bigger question for Hira would be whether he gets a game in the two-match series. If he doesnt, he will not let that worry him, Hira said. Its going to be tough with Dan and Nath around. Hopefully I can try to show my wares [in India] a little bit. Im just here trying to help New Zealand win and if I can do my part - whether thats carrying the drinks or if I get a chance to play - then that will be great.New Zealand, he said, were ready for the challenge India could pose. They play spin very well and, on these decks, the ball turning doesnt seem to make that much difference to them. Its going to be tough but well be ready for it.
