Test upsets keep Black Caps wary

HAMILTON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Wednesday recent Test upsets mean “anybody can beat anybody” and the world number two ranked side can have no room for complacency against minnows Bangladesh.

The Black Caps made history this week when they were elevated to second in the ICC Test team rankings.

“Sri Lanka over in South Africa was a fantastic effort,” said Williamson when naming his team for the opening match of a three-match Test series against Bangladesh which begins in Hamilton on Thursday.

“It’s so hard to beat a side like South Africa anywhere, let alone in their backyard, but anybody can beat anybody.” Ninth-ranked Bangladesh say Sri Lanka’s victory in South Africa stands as a beacon for them. “What Sri Lanka did was remarkable,” said Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes. “When the boys look at those results it definitely will be an inspiration for them.”