India Squad NZ Series: IND vs NZ: Sanju Samson training – Sanju Samson is preparing for New Zealand T20 series by doing a very special drill. The wicketkeeper-batter was seen doing short running exercises from left to right with a rope tied to his stomach in his hometown Kerala. Samson looked super fit and lean as he readies himself to battle against New Zealand in a three-match T20 Series starting on November 18. The Kerala batter is selected in both T20 and ODI squads as the second wicketkeeper-batter behind vice-captain Rishabh Pant. Follow India Tour of New Zealand & IND vs NZ Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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India Squad NZ Series: Sanju Samson prepares for New Zealand T20 series, sweats out in training session with a special drill – Watch Video
India Squad NZ Series: Samson keen to do well against New Zealand, readies himself to face NZ bowlers on swinging conditions – Samson has been in good form in white-ball formats for India in 2022. In whatever limited opportunities he has got, the wicketkeeper-batter has grabbed with both hands. The 28-year-old is also coming off a good Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season as he scored over 200 innings in 7 matches. Prior to that, Samson had a profitable ODI series against South Africa notching over 100 runs with an impressive strike rate of 120 in three matches.
Samson has yet given chance to showcase his humongous talent against New Zealand. The pitches Down Under will suit his style as he likes the ball coming on to bat. The right-hand batter also is a good player of the rising ball and with this special drill, Samson will be looking to do well against New Zealand in swinging conditions.
India vs New Zealand: Schedule
Friday, November 18, 7.30 pm (local time): 1st T20; Sky Stadium, Wellington
Sunday, November 20, 7.30 pm (local time): 2nd T20; Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Tuesday, November 22, 7.30 pm (local time): 3rd T20; McLean Park, Napier
Friday, November 25, 2.30 pm (local time): 1st ODI; Eden Park, Auckland
Sunday, November 27, 2.30 pm (local time): 2nd ODI; Seddon Park, Hamilton
Wednesday, November 30, 2.30 pm (local time): 3rd ODI; Hagley Oval, Christchurch
India Squad NZ Series: Sanju Samson prepares for New Zealand T20 series, sweats out in training session with a special drill – Watch Video
