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Press Trust of India NAPIER, March 25: History beckons India as they prepare to take on an inexperienced and demoralised New Zealand tomorrow in the second Test, a victory in which will give the visitors their first series triumph here in 41 years. Leading 1-0 in the three-match series, the Indian team have been in great form and are high on confidence. In contrast to India's three-seamer- one-spinner combination, New Zealand have packed their attack with two spinners and three seamers for the contest at the McLean Park. The hosts are hoping that off-break bowler Jeetan Patel will give them an edge if the wicket responds to spin. Patel is expected to replace medium-pacer Kyle Mills, who had a poor outing in the first Test at Hamilton. But India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't see the need for an extra spinner.
We have been quite comfortable with our 3-1 combination as we have part-timers who have proved they can get wickets in Test cricket too. Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar can bowl if the wicket …