Mitchell Santner Wary of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Swing, Says Indian Pacer Will 'Love' New Zealand Conditions
Santner said Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing could trouble New Zealand as India’s batting depth and left-handers add to the challenge.
- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes India's returning pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar poses a significant threat ahead of Thursday's opener at Hagley Oval, expecting the experienced bowler to relish the swinging conditions.
- After a four-year wait, Bhuvneshwar returns to T20Is with valuable experience; India captain Shreyas Iyer emphasized the veteran pacer's recent IPL success demonstrates his mastery of the format.
- India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final in March, reaching 255, though Santner noted Bhuvneshwar could find movement if the wicket offers assistance.
- Santner highlighted teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a major threat, stating, "I've seen first-hand how good he is the IPL," and acknowledging the difficulty opponents face stopping him.
- Both teams must adapt to varying conditions throughout the five-match tour, with larger boundaries at Hagley Oval potentially favoring bowlers before the series moves toward Test formats.
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Mitchell Santner wary of Bhuvneshwar Kumars swing, says Indian pacer will love New Zealand conditions - The Tribune
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes India's returning pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could pose a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series, saying the experienced bowler will relish the conditions in the country ahead of Thursday's opener at Hagley Oval.
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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes India's returning pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could pose a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series, saying the experienced bowler will relish the conditions in the country ahead of Thursday's opener at Hagley Oval.
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Mitchell Santner has warned New Zealand about Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the five-match T20I series, backing the Indian pacer to exploit swinging conditions. Shreyas Iyer also welcomed Bhuvneshwar’s return, highlighting the experience he brings to India’s bowling attack.
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