India secure 1st New Zealand series in 41 yrs

WELLINGTON: India secured their first series win in New Zealand since 1968 yesday despite rain cheating them of a huge victory in the third Test here.

The draw at the Basin Reserve was all the tourists needed for a 1-0 series win, breaking the 41-year gap since their last series victory in New Zealand.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the mood in the dressing room after the long awaited win was "fantastic".