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07:27 GMT, Thursday, 15 January 2009

India get extra Test on NZ tour

Sachin Tendulkar

India have added an extra Test and Twenty20 international to their tour of New Zealand, which starts next month.

It is believed the additional games will help India recoup some of the $25m lost after the Mumbai terror attacks.

The Indian cricket board cancelled two one-day internationals against England and a proposed tour of Pakistan following the attacks.

New Zealand and India will play the third Test in Napier and a second Twenty20 match in Christchurch.

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"India are probably the most exciting side in the world at present, packed full of superstar players," New Zealand cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said in a statement.

"The chance to see six more days of high quality international competition will be welcomed by all New Zealand cricket fans."

N. Srinivasan, honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, added: "There have been a number of issues for both boards to resolve to accommodate the new schedule.

"I am pleased we have been able to work together to achieve a high quality programme. To have such a strong mix of Tests, one-day internationals and Twenty20s will be good for both teams and for cricket followers in India and New Zealand."



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