New Zealand's reasons for hope
In Bangalore, the visitors showed pluck and glimpses of the skills in their possession. Now, they must sustain their desire to do well in Test cricket

Ross Taylor's first-innings century and aggressive captaincy showed a maturity and a quiet fury to propel his team into a better era • Associated Press
The Hyderabad loss left a taste of insipid apathy; the Bangalore loss reinvigorated the Test appetite. Losing in a decent contest earns respect
Andrew Alderson is cricket writer at New Zealand's Herald on Sunday