Former New Zealand coach Mark Greatbatch has strongly criticised Ross Taylor & Co for their constant inability to handle spin bowling.

New Zealand surrendered meekly in the first Test against India at Hyderabad, losing by an innings and 115 runs. They were bowled out for a mere 159 and 164 in the first and second innings respectively with as many as 18 of the 20 wickets falling to Indian spinners R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha.