Narotam "Tom" Puna, seated in the front row, played three tests for New Zealand against England in 1966. Photo / New Zealand Cricket

Former Black Sticks Alpesh and Dharmesh Puna smashed windows, flattened lettuces and played cricket against an Indian superstar in their Hamilton backyard.

The Punas are descending from a strong sporting family, spanning hockey, cricket and football.

In March 1990, the Puna family hosted members of the touring Indian cricket team