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NZ Skipper Picks Arshdeep Over Indian Stars
4 Nov
Summary
- Santner fears Arshdeep Singh, not top batters.
- Gill names Santner as his toughest New Zealand opponent.
- India and New Zealand begin ODI series on Nov 4.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has identified Arshdeep Singh as the Indian player he finds most challenging to face, bypassing established batting talents like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This candid admission came during a pre-series captains' interaction.
In a mirrored response, Indian captain Shubman Gill named Santner as the New Zealand player he least enjoys facing. These exchanges precede an important five-match ODI series between the two nations.
The ODI series is scheduled to begin on November 4th in Auckland. This contest serves as a crucial opportunity for both India and New Zealand to fine-tune their strategies and combinations leading up to future major 50-over tournaments.
Attention will also be on the return of senior Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI squad. Santner acknowledged their continued impact and noted that plans are being discussed for the entire Indian batting lineup, emphasizing the need to adapt to match conditions.
