Jasprit Bumrah will hold key to NZ series, says Mitchell Santner
India's next step takes them to New Zealand for a two-Test series, having not won there in a decade and a half.
New Zealand's Mitchell Santner believes India's pace attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, will be crucial in the upcoming two-Test series against the hosts. Santner, who leads Edinburgh Castle Rockers in the European T20 Premier League, stated that understanding the conditions quickly is vital, as pitches can change significantly depending on the season.
The Indian pace quartet of Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Manav Suthar all possess different variations, which is essential when battling New Zealand's pitches. Santner also highlighted the importance of spinners like Jadeja and Suthar, who can provide bounce and hold up the pitch in certain conditions. Despite India's struggles in Test cricket recently, Santner emphasized that they have the necessary resources to adapt and compete against New Zealand's formidable opposition.
He also praised the European Premier League for offering opportunities to players like the Indian pace attack, who often lack exposure to high-quality Test cricket.
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