IND vs NZ LIVE: Kane Williamson lauds India’s strength in depth – New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has hailed India’s depth as the Kiwiskick off their tour against the Men in Blue on Wednesday. The Blackcaps are set to play three T20Is and two Tests against India, with both of paramount importance for both teams. India named three debutants each in their T20I and Test squad, showcasing their immense depth of resources.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Kane Williamson believes playing India is one of the biggest challenges, hails strength in depth
India vs New Zealand: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has said playing against India is one of the biggest challenges in the game. India and New Zealand will lock horns in a three-match T20I series, beginning Wednesday evening in Jaipur.
“When you play against India, it is one of the biggest challenges in the game and in all formats, the depth they have in their country and the quality they have throughout is something that is incredible and it is the reason where they are in world cricket,” said Williamson in a video posted on BlackCaps Twitter handle.
Ahead of the first match of the G.J. Gardner Homes Tour of India, hear from Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Shane Bond and Tim Southee on how they see the depth of Indian cricket. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/rfj2jG8B7W
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 17, 2021
IND vs NZ LIVE: Kane Williamson believes playing India is one of the biggest challenges, hails strength in depth
NZ tour of India: Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against India which gets underway later on Wednesday. “Blackcaps captain Kane Williamson will miss this week’s three-game T20 series against India as he prioritises preparing for the Test series starting on November 25 in Kanpur,” New Zealand Cricket (NZC) had said in a statement.
NZC said with the opening game of the T20 series on Wednesday evening, followed by games on Friday and Sunday night — the decision was made for Williamson to join the Test specialist group already training in Jaipur as they focus on red-ball preparation.
Fellow dual squad member Tim Southee will captain the T20 side for the opening game on Wednesday, while Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Santner are also available for both series.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Kane Williamson believes playing India is one of the biggest challenges, hails strength in depth
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