New Zealand captain Tom Latham conceded that beating a ‘well-rounded’ India team is going to be a enormous task, but stated that hi team is ready to face the challenge with a three-match Test series which will be beginning from Wednesday.
Tom stated that the presence of a host having experienced batters and bowlers makes India a formidable opponent.
“You obviously look at the spinners when you come over these conditions. But they’ve got an equally good seam attack in Bumrah, Siraj, Akash Deep, who’s played the last couple of Tests against Bangladesh. So just a well-rounded side,” Latham said in the pre-match press meet here on Tuesday.
“We’re looking forward to the challenge. Hopefully, we can lean back on the experiences that we’ve had here the last couple of times that we’ve toured,” he added.
Taking the absence of Kane Williamson, Latham said the Kiwis will miss his presence since he got ruled out earlier on due to a groin injury.
“It’s disappointing not to have Kane here. Fingers crossed he’ll be ready as soon as possible. I think Youngie (Will Young) will play. He’ll bat at three. He’s batted all over the order. I guess it’s his opportunity to put his hand up.”
“Yeah, obviously, disappointing when you miss a senior guy like Kane, but it gives opportunities for other guys to put their hand up,” he said.
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