The Black Caps have slipped to 8th in test cricket's world rankings after their test series drubbing in Australia.
They lost the second test in Adelaide by an innings and 62 runs yesterday, and are now ranked one place ahead of Bangladesh.
Captain Daniel Vettori feels they let down their outgoing coach John Bracewell with inept batting.
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The team returns home tonight to prepare for a series against the West Indies who start their tour against Auckland on Friday.
The first test in Dunedin starts on Thursday week.
