New Zealand in contention, should consider changes for India game - Hesson

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's coach Mike Hesson talks to his players ahead of the final cricket test against England in Auckland, March 20, 2013. The final test begins on March 22. REUTERS/Nigel Marple

(Reuters) - New Zealand should consider bringing Henry Nicholls back to strengthen the batting lineup and play Tim Southee and legspinner Ish Sodhi against India in their next Cricket World Cup match, former coach Mike Hesson believes.

The Black Caps secured their third successive win in the tournament in England with a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Taunton on Saturday to sit top of the standings on six points.