The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Visiting New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori yesterday said they are hopeful of winning all the matches against Bangladesh in the upcoming ODI series beginning here on October 9 to upgrade their position in the ODI ranking.

"We want to win every match in the series to reach the second position in the ODI ranking. We don't want to miss the opportunity," Vettori said while addressing at a press s conference after the practice session at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the morning.

He said they have an idea about the local wicket and condition in the subcontinent as they earlier toured neighboring countries like India and Pakistan several times.

When asked to comment about Bangladesh team, the Kiwis captain said, "We have no idea about the opponents in absence of those joined in ICL. "But you have some good players like Masherafee and Razzak, who have the ability to upset any time."

The left-handed spinner Vettori said there is no way to underestimate the opponents as they take the series with caution and can make upset in any time.

Before the ODI series, the New Zealand team will play a warm-up match against a local selection on Tuesday.