Say it again, Dileep

The real game-breakers are the bowlers, though. Despite the nature of the pitches, Harbhajan Singh should have a strong series, but it's the pace attack that will be too hot for New Zealand to handle. Zaheer can swing both old ball and new, while Ishant Sharma darts it back in at disconcerting height. The secret weapon though could be Lakshmipathy Balaji, whose return from near-crippling injuries is a tribute to his perseverance. He may no longer have the pace to hurry batsmen, but no one uses the ball more cleverly.