Lennox, who was named Player of the Series, claimed 14 wickets across the five matches, equalling Sri Lanka\u2019s Akila Dananjaya for the 10th-highest wicket haul by a spinner in a bilateral ODI series. His tally surpassed the best returns achieved in a single bilateral ODI series by legendary spinners Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Shahid Afridi, all of whom picked up 13 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 31-year-old reached the milestone in just his third bilateral ODI series after making his international debut against India earlier this year. India\u2019s Amit Mishra holds the record with 18 wickets in a bilateral ODI series, followed by Kuldeep Yadav (17), while Afghanistan\u2019s Rashid Khan and India\u2019s Yuzvendra Chahal have taken 16 wickets in a series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lennox acknowledged that the spin-friendly conditions in the Caribbean worked in his favour but said the tour had been an invaluable learning experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a lot of fun. Playing on pitches that are pretty spin-conducive has been a great learning experience for me,\u201d Lennox said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThese bilateral series are all about learning and gaining experience in foreign conditions, so I\u2019ll certainly go home with my pockets full of knowledge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s just about the subtleties of the craft. Mitch Santner has been doing it for a long time now, so to be able to be here, watch what he\u2019s doing, see how he\u2019s operating, and use some of his tricks and subtle variations is what it\u2019s all about when you come and play on these surfaces.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite losing the series, the West Indies ended the contest on a winning note by clinching the fifth and final ODI by two wickets at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 69, while Sherfane Rutherford struck 61 as the hosts successfully chased down New Zealand\u2019s 268\/9 with 15 deliveries to spare. The pair appeared to have taken the game away from the visitors before a late collapse produced a nervy finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite losing the series, the West Indies ended the contest on a winning note by clinching the fifth and final ODI by two wickets at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t really thinking about getting a half-century. I was just thinking about how I could make sure the team crossed the line. Every time a new batter came out, I was just like, \u2018Make sure you\u2019re there at the end.\u2019 I\u2019m just happy that I could be there to make sure we crossed the line,\u201d Hetmyer said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n