The new generation to lead New Zealand's attack

All the talk is of New Zealand's batting woes of late, but what about the other half of the game? Writing in the New Zealand Herald, David Leggat looks at the contenders to lead New Zealand's bowling attack in the immediate years to come.

A word around the country with some of the first-class coaches came up with some interesting names. Who had impressed them with an eye to the test team in the next couple of years? The obvious next in line is Tim Southee. He is 20 and swings the ball, but lost his way late last season against the batting might of India.

Then there is his Northern Districts colleague, Brent Arnel, who gets good marks for consistency and having had a couple of strong seasons, taking 33 wickets last season and 20 so far this summer.