The Black Caps are itching to finally play some cricket ahead of their test series in Sri Lanka.

Not a single ball was bowled during their five-day warm up with Afghanistan after it was washed out.

New Zealand's last test was against Australia in March.

Coach Gary Stead joined Piney to discuss.

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