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We talk to Michael Wagener about New Zealand's impressive Test results over the last 3 years and get a rundown of their strengths & weaknesses ahead of their series against Australia. Talking points: The pitches used for the England series Is Tom Latham a bully? The unYoutubable B J Watling How Colin de Grandhommme found himself alongside the legendary Aubrey Faulkner And the most fascinating bowler in the world - Neil Wagner Participants: Michael Wagener (@mykuhl) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Related: Michael Wagener's super geeky cricket blog  And his Firstpost columns From extreme to mainstream: How Neil Wagner has wanged his way to the top - Sidharth Monga in ESPNcricinfo.com Black Caps make convincing case as New Zealand's best test side in history - Ian Anderson in stuff.co.nz