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England scared of terrific twins, Tim Southee and Trent Boult: UK media

The deadly pair had arrived in London, fresh from stunning World Cup efforts.

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Published: May 18, 2015, 01:56 PM (IST)
Edited: May 18, 2015, 02:01 PM (IST)

Mike Hesson said both Tim Southee and Trent Bolt have remarkably improved and complete the team © Getty Images (File Photo)
Mike Hesson said both Tim Southee (left) and Trent Boult (right) have remarkably improved and complete the team © Getty Images (File Photo)

Wellington: British media has labelled New Zealand speedsters Tim Southee and Trent Boult as ‘ terrible twins’, saying They have already set off alarming bells in the England camp ahead of this week’s opening Test.

The deadly pair had arrived in London, fresh from stunning World Cup efforts and a strong showing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). READ: Broad misses out on NZ Test series launch after heavy drinking session

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said both Southee and Boult have remarkably improved and complete the team, Stuff.co.nz reported. READ: Hesson believes Southee, Boult can neutralize Cook threat

Veteran England batsman Ian Bell also praised the New Zealand swing bowlers, saying that their greatest quality was the ability to swing the ball late.

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Meanwhile, Andrew Strauss, England’s new cricket director, said that a struggling England team could learn a lot from New Zealand.