Auckland: Out of favor Kiwi pacer Michelle McClenaghan The ongoing Twenty20 series between India and New Zealand has been termed as ‘meaningless’.
India have already sealed the series with their second consecutive win against the Blackcaps.
After McClenaghan commented on AB de Villier’s retirement on Twitter, a cricket fan reminded him of New Zealand’s T20I series loss to India after suffering their second loss in Ranchi on Friday.
To this, McClenaghan, who last played for New Zealand in 2018, replied: “Did he? With 3 games in 5 days, 72 hours after the WC final loss, a team needs 10 days of rest in their home conditions. You mean in pointless series to play with?”
India have already sealed the series with their second consecutive win against the Blackcaps.
After McClenaghan commented on AB de Villier’s retirement on Twitter, a cricket fan reminded him of New Zealand’s T20I series loss to India after suffering their second loss in Ranchi on Friday.
To this, McClenaghan, who last played for New Zealand in 2018, replied: “Did he? With 3 games in 5 days, 72 hours after the WC final loss, a team needs 10 days of rest in their home conditions. You mean in pointless series to play with?”
did they? You mean playing a team with 3 games in 5 days 72 hours after the WC final loss in a pointless series… https://t.co/hF1aP2ABQm
— Michelle McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) 1637383149000
The 35-year-old pacer, who had given a scathing reply on Twitter in the past, was referring to New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup summit clash in Dubai on November 14.
The three-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand is starting from November 17.
The Blackcaps lost the first match by seven wickets and the second by five wickets. The third match will be played in Kolkata on Sunday.
McClenaghan has played 48 ODIs and 29 T20Is since making his debut in 2012.
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