New Zealand is currently locking horns with scheduled to play three-match T20I series and it will be followed by a couple of Test matches against India. Thus, ahead of the start of the second T20I in Ranchi, a few Black Caps’ cricketers shared their experience of playing in India. The likes of Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Shane Bond, and Kyle Jamieson stated what it is like playing against India.
The New Zealand cricket took it to their official Twitter account to share a video of the same. Tim Southee reckoned that the cricket fans in India always support their team like no other. He also added that it is an incredible place to visit.
In the video, Tim Southee was heard saying, “Every time you play India in India, it’s an amazing experience. They are a cricket-mad country and they get behind their team like no other. Every time you go there, you feel you have experienced everything. But every time, there is something new, something more amazing. Just an incredible place to go.”
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Pacer Kyle Jamieson is touring India for the first time and stated that for him it is a challenge to play against one of the best teams in the world. He said, “For me, it’s about getting out of bed each day and the ability to try and challenge yourself against the best in the world in some pretty tough conditions. It’s possibly one of the toughest places to go and play international cricket. So, to go and challenge yourself and learn new tricks is pretty exciting.”
Kane Williamson isn’t part of the T20I squad but will feature in the squad for the Tests. The New Zealand captain said that playing in India is a ‘refreshing and special’ experience.
Elaborating the same, Kane Williamson said, “It’s always a fantastic place to play. Every time you get the opportunity to go back, it’s something refreshing and special. Large volumes of cricket, the addition of the IPL, and these sort of things where players are getting exposure to big events. For us as a team, to head over there and take on the best is a great opportunity.”
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Shane Bond also put forward his thoughts and said, “The fans, the sound, the culture and the passion of people and the feeling of being surrounded with people 24*7 at the dining table or wherever you go. There is still something about the passion that the people have for cricket in that country that is exhilarating to come and play.”
What's it like visiting India to play cricket? Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Shane Bond and Kyle Jamieson share their experiences. @KentROSystems supporting the team in India. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/EImQTyMewA
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