Totally conscious of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s big-hitting talents, Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, on Monday stated he’s glad to be bowling to the previous India skipper on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) nets fairly than in a match scenario within the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Santner has been purchased by Dhoni-led CSK for the forthcoming version of the IPL. “I’m glad I’ll be bowling to (MS) Dhoni on the nets fairly than in a match like I’ve been,” stated Santner, who was picked up by CSK for Rs 50 lakh.

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The Kiwi stated he was trying ahead to becoming a member of the staff and enjoying alongside skilled gamers like Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and others.

“I’m positively trying ahead to becoming a member of the tradition at CSK, speaking to and enjoying alongside skilled gamers resembling skipper Dhoni, (Suresh) Raina and (Ravindra) Jadeja in an important staff atmosphere,” the 26-year-old Santner added.

“I’m very excited to be part of this yr’s IPL and searching ahead to becoming a member of the Chennai household. The IPL might be the largest T20 competitors on the earth, so I’m excited to showcase my abilities on the massive stage and finally assist CSK to win video games and ideally the championship.”

Santner impressed throughout New Zealand’s limited-overs tour of India last year along with his guile and management. The Hamilton-born cricketer climbed to the highest of the T20 Worldwide bowling rankings for the primary time in January this yr and in addition unveiled his model of the carrom ball, dubbed the ‘claw,’ a supply that he flicks out of his fingers.

“I’ve been fortunate sufficient to play in India in all three codecs and have had some affordable success alongside the way in which towards a few of the finest gamers going round, so I’m trying to attract on a few of that have within the upcoming IPL,” he commented.

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Santner stated he additionally loved bowled in India as a result of the situations assist spinners. “I get pleasure from bowling in India as a result of the situations can profit spinners on some slower wickets and enjoying in entrance of packed stadiums, filled with followers can be one thing you don’t get again dwelling,” concluded Santner.

The 2018 IPL season kicks off on April 7 with CSK taking over defending champions Mumbai Indians on the Wankhede Stadium.