Intro:

Zimbabwe coach Dav Whatmore talks to SNTV as he prepares his side for Saturday's encounter with India at Eden Park in Auckland.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Dav Whatmore, Zimbabwe coach:

(on the strengths of their next opponents, India)

"Oh, India, India are a very strong team. They are the reigning world cup cricket team, holders so, they are very strong, and even though they are in conditions different to sub-continent, they are showing they can adapt pretty well. They have had the experience of playing previous two-three months in this country as well and they are playing very consistent cricket. Their bowlers, many people thought, will be their downfall, has been a big plus point for them. They are fielding well and they are batting deep."

SOUNDBITE (English) Dav Whatmore, Zimbabwe coach:

(on the attitude while playing India)

"Oh, for the next game. Look we are not going to do anything different. We are going to do our level best, try to enjoy the experience, and a big effort by individuals to improve their personal performances. Those are the things that we have been working on, we have identified certain key areas we need to get right, if we do then we can be competitive. To a large extent, we have achieved those things, we just fell short of the line on a few occasions."