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Shane Bond gives New Zealand bowling attack his stamp of approval

If they didn’t know it already, after Lord’s England’s batters know they are in for a tricky series.
New Zealand’s giant up-and-coming quicks are a real handful

By Richard Edwards
If they didn’t know it already, after Lord’s England’s batters know they are in for a tricky series.

It didn’t take England long to be reminded of the strength of New Zealand’s fast bowling stocks.
As a surreal first day unfolded at Lord’s last Thursday, Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke provided ample proof that, even in the temporary absence of Matt Henry with a back spasm, the Black Caps have as powerful a bowling line-up as any country in world cricket.
So what’s the secret?
Luck
“You need a little bit of luck,” says former New Zealand quick Shane Bond. “Alt...

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