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9Colin de Grandhomme (two matches, nine wickets at 12.22, 98 runs at 32.66) That rare Test cricketer whose batting average may be higher than the number of words he speaks in a day, it was with his floating lotus petal deliveries that the big man made his mark, claiming 6 for 41 at Hagley Oval. He wont always have such friendly surfaces to bowl on, but his cultured hitting will also be more effective on flatter tracks. Also seems an attitude-appropriate addition to this New Zealand team, who may be keen to get their Nobel Peace Prize campaign back on track after the exit of Brendon McCullum.8Tim Southee (two matches, 13 wickets at 16.38) Often, its Tim Southees big-swinging shtick that defines home series, and although he did not get much movement in the air against Pakistan, there was plenty off the seam to put batsmen in trouble. He claimed crucial wickets at Hagley Oval, then when partner-in-crime Trent Boult was ruled out of the Hamilton Test, took Boults customary share of the wickets in the second game as well. An impressive return from injury.Ross Taylor (two matches, 150 runs at 75) Beset by bad form, McCullum revelations and a pterygium in his eye, Taylor needed a good Test in this series, and he got it in Hamilton. His first-innings salvo punctured the Pakistan bowlers momentum, and the second innings-ton virtually pushed the opposition out of the match. His was the only triple-figure score of the series.Jeet Raval (two matches, 148 runs at 49.33) The latest batsman charged with breaking the Great New Zealand Openers Curse, Jeet Raval struck a composed tone at the crease in Christchurch, and inspired confidence in the slip cordon (though he did drop one of the eight chances that came his way through the series). Strong through the leg side, with decent judgement outside off, he may already have done enough to earn a stable place through the long home summer.7Neil Wagner (two matches, nine wickets at 18.11) Curtly Ambrose had a brutal bouncer. Jeff Thompsons short ball endangered lives. Neil Wagner possibly bowls more short deliveries than either of them, but his bouncers are more annoying than menacing - like an insurance salesman who wont stop calling at strange hours. Still, he has become the second-fastest New Zealand bowler to 100 Test scalps, and he is often talked about like some kind of Platonic ideal of a team man, so who could possibly argue?Trent Boult (one match, five wickets at 15.2) Claimed the key wicket of Azhar Ali in the second innings at Hagley Oval, and was in general a tirelessly accurate performer in that match. He had played 44 Tests in a row until a knee injury forced him out of the Hamilton game.6BJ Watling (two matches, 82 runs at 82, 10 catches) Not a lot was required of him with the bat in this series, but BJ Watling batted with the tail with workmanlike diligence. He was also immaculate behind the stumps. That he does not put on that wicketkeepers expression of gobsmacked disbelief when an appeal is turned down, is a minor grouse.5Kane Williamson (two matches, 120 runs at 30) An assured 61 in the chase of 105 at Hagley Oval was Kane Williamsons biggest batting contribution, though his second-innings 42 in Hamilton was important as well. So comfortable were New Zealand throughout this series, he was not really tested as a captain. Nevertheless, he has now got four wins on his record, to go with the three away losses.Mitchell Santner (one match, 16 runs at 16, two wickets at 31) He was unrequired with the ball for much of the Hamilton Test, but made some glorious fielding porn, sliding beatifically as to stop balls near the boundary. His two wickets on day five sparked Pakistans collapse, even if he seemed slightly confused as to how he got those scalps.4Tom Latham (two matches, 90 at 22.5) He was thrice dismissed cheaply by Mohammad Amir, but it was such high-quality bowling at times, that Latham might be forgiven. The second-innings 80 in Hamilton saved his series stats, and it was also a vital knock for the team. It was on the foundation Latham had provided that Taylor would later prosper.Henry Nicholls (two matches, 69 at 23) He shared a crucial 65-run stand with Raval at Hagley Oval to help New Zealand take control of that Test. Reached for a short, wide ball like he was trying to break a ceiling cobweb in his final innings, to get himself out. Took two good catches on day five at Hamilton, though he had also fluffed a run-out earlier in the game.3Todd Astle (one match, 0 wickets) On a Hagley track completely unsuited to spinners, he delivered four tight but unmemorable overs. Was replaced when Santner regained fitness.Matt Henry (one match, one wicket at 68) Bowled better in the Hamilton first innings than his figures suggest, and wound up performing a supporting role to Wagner and Southee most of the time. He is likely to get further Test opportunities through the summer. Cheap Shoes Free Shipping . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. Wholesale Shoes China . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. 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The organization had the positioning to win championships in both IndyCar and NASCAR, but came up empty in both series.The IndyCar defeat was a tough one: Juan Pablo Montoya had led the standings wire-to-wire but lost the title on a tiebreaker to Scott Dixon because Dixon won the season finale.This year, as Roger Penske celebrates his 50th season in racing, there was a dedication toward giving The Captain a title.Team Penske delivered Sunday when Simon Pagenaud won at Sonoma Raceway to wrap his first career IndyCar championship. It was the 14th series title for Penske, which also managed the first 1-2-3 sweep of the standings since another group of Penske drivers did it in 1994.Obviously, when you join a team like Team Penske, they deliver the best cars. They provide you the best equipment out there, Pagenaud said. As a driver, its your job to do the best job possible.The Frenchman won his first career IndyCar title in his sophomore season driving for Penske. Pagenaud only needed a smooth race to complete on this breakthrough season.Instead, he picked up his fifth win of the year and led a strong Penske finish to the final podium. A 14th IndyCar title -- and 29th in various forms of motorsports -- was guaranteed at the start of the race because only Pagenaud and teammate Will Power were mathematically eligible to win the title.Pagenaud entered the weekend 43 points ahead of Power, but earned an additional point for winning the pole. Then he led the most laps and won a race that was worth double points in the standings.What Im thinking about right now is, its been a long career, Pagenaud said. You start, seven years old. You go through a lot. I remember my first race in France in a go-kart. It was raining. I had my visor open because I had the wrong helmet.I still have that picture at home. The ground I covered since is quite incredible. I just feel so blessed to be a human that has been able to live his dream and get to this. I basically accomplished all the dreams I had.Pagenauds performance was a moot point, though: Power had mechanical issues 38 laps into the race that sealed the outcome.Obviously I saw Will slowing down, which I wanted this fight to go all the way, Pagenaud said. It was a bit of a relief, I have to say. I feel sorry for his luck.Probably needing to win to unseat Pagenaud, Power instead finished 20th. Pagenauds final margin was 127 points, the largest points win since Alex Zanardi defeated teammate Jimmy Vasser by 119 points in 1998.It was pretty reaalistic considering it was (worth) double points, Power said.ddddddddddddIts just how it flows, when its your year, its your year, and Simon has done a phenomenal job to lead a 1-2-3 finish.Power finished second in the standings, Helio Castroneves was third and Chevrolet won its fifth consecutive manufacturer title since its return to IndyCar in 2012.PENSKE POWER: This has been a very strong year for the Penske organization, with the combination of Pagenaud, Power and Montoya winning 10 of the 16 races and 11 poles.Across all motorsports, Penske this year also achieved its 500th pole, its 100th victory in NASCARs top Sprint Cup Series, and now an additional championship. The Penske team still has another shot: Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano both had top-five finishes Sunday in the opening race of NASCARs playoff.I just think after last year, only winning three (IndyCar) races as a team, we were so determined to come back, Power said. We all contributed. To win 10 out of 16 races is pretty strong as a team.GOODBYE TARGET: Scott Dixon didnt give sponsor Target the send-off it had hoped after 27 years in IndyCar.Dixon started the day tied for third in the standings and trying to keep his streak of finishing third or better in the standings every year since 2007.But he had radio issues, had to change his helmet during a caution, and finished 17th. It dropped him to sixth in the final standings. Its the lowest Dixon has finished since 2005.MONTOYA MOVING ON? If Sunday was the final race for Montoya driving for Penske, he closed out his tenure on a strong note.Montoya finished third at Sonoma to bookend the year with podium finishes. He won the season-opener in St. Petersburg, Florida, but had a significant drop-off the rest of the way.Although Montoya won the Indianapolis 500 for Penske last year, the team owner is unsure if hell bring the Colombian back next year. Penske hopes to make a decision within 60 days on if hell field a fourth car, and who will drive it, and Montoya doesnt believe the door is closed yet on a return.ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Alexander Rossi finished fifth on Sunday to lock up top rookie honors for the IndyCar season.Rossi won the Indianapolis 500 for a huge bright spot on a season he otherwise believes failed to live up to expectations. Rossi had just one podium all year.Hes yet to announce his 2017 plans, and his name began to surface Sunday as a possible Penske driver next year.Wouldnt that be nice, Rossi said after the race. ' ' '