NZ v IND 2019: New Zealand better than Australia but India have been too good, says Harbhajan

Tourists have been outstanding across the Tasman sea.

India won the third ODI in Mount Maunganui by seven wickets | GETTY

Harbhajan Singh cherishes India's dominance over New Zealand, a side that he rates better than the one Virat Kohli's men faced recently in Australia. 

Visitors have followed their maiden bilateral ODI series triumph down under with three outstanding performances across the Tasman sea so far and currently lead the five-match series by an unassailable margin. 

"This current New Zealand is definitely a better team than Australia but don't forget how well India played," Harbhajan told India Today as India won the third ODI in Mount Maunganui by seven wickets on Monday, January 28, "Sometimes, we look to the other teams play well and we forget how good our own team is and that no team can stand in front of our team."

"It is great to see the way our team is playing. Everyone is in form. New Zealand is a good team but India were better."

The veteran off-spinner then praised fast bowler Mohammad Shami for his exploits that have seen him win two Man-of-the-match awards within a week. 

"I would like to talk about Mohammed Shami," Bhajji added, "He has been phenomenal, he is someone who India will need at the World Cup and it is so good to see him picking up those wickets and winning the man-of-the-match."

Harbhajan also feels that India has found its core group of players for this year's ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales. 

"It's a very good headache - other teams are struggling against India. India is playing different combinations in different conditions and it's all working. It's a good headache to have."

"Virat Kohli will be happy that India have a great chance to win the World Cup. Hope every player stays fit. These are great signs for Indian cricket," he signed off. 

 
 

By Kashish Chadha - 29 Jan, 2019

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