New Delhi: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is well aware that spinners will play an important role in the Test series against India and hopes their left-arm spinner Ayaz Patel and off-spinner William Somerville adjust to the conditions to make a difference. will do. New Zealand had to face a crushing defeat in Kanpur in 2016. Ravichandran Ashwin played a key role then and Williamson knows what kind of pitches he will have to deal with on Indian grounds.
Williamson said before the first Test, ‘The role of spin will be decisive in the whole series. Many teams have faced such challenges and our expectations are not different. The role of spin will be important. “Spinners like Ayaz and Somerville will play an important role in our bowling attack. Especially in these circumstances their role will be important. Fast bowlers are also expected to get reverse swing. We will try all the methods to take wickets so both the fast bowlers and the spinners will have a role.
Williamson said that against Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, his batsmen not only have to keep wickets but also find ways to score runs. He said, ‘We know the strength of the Indian spin bowlers and they have been performing well for a long time. Every player is different, so his approach will also be different from the rest.
Williamson said that every player in the team knows his role and he expected the best contribution from everyone. He said, ‘Everyone takes a different approach to make an impact. We have to be ready for whatever challenges we have to face. So he answered in no.
“I don’t think we are strong contenders for victory. The strength of Indian cricket is its depth. His knowledge of his circumstances is unique and the challenge is great. We are excited to face it.