The New Zealand cricket team, fresh off their historic victory in Bengaluru, are looking forward to facing the challenging spinning track at Pune as an opportunity. Captain Tom Latham and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra expressed confidence in their team's ability to adapt and potentially utilise the conditions to their advantage. The visitors are even considering adjusting their playing XI to include an additional spinner, as a similar spinning track previously backfired for India against Australia.
Latham Confident Ahead of Pune Test
After their historic victory in Bengaluru, the New Zealand cricket team is eager to tackle the challenging spinning track at Pune. Captain Tom Latham and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra have expressed confidence in their team's ability to adapt and potentially use the conditions to their advantage.
"We're excited to get to Pune and test ourselves on a different wicket," Latham said. "We've had some good preparation, and we're confident we can put in a good performance."
Ravindra added: "We know the wicket is going to be a lot different to what we've played on in Bengaluru, but we're prepared for that. We've got a lot of experience playing on turning wickets, and we're confident we can adapt our game."
The visitors are even considering adjusting their playing XI to include an additional spinner, as a similar spinning track previously backfired for India against Australia.
"We're going to have a look at the wicket and make a decision on our team," Latham said. "We might bring in an extra spinner, but we'll wait and see."
Background
India and New Zealand have a long history of playing on turning tracks. In the past, India has often had the advantage on these wickets, due to the presence of world-class spinners such as Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh. However, New Zealand has also had some success on turning tracks, particularly under the leadership of former captain Ross Taylor.
In recent years, the balance of power has shifted slightly in New Zealand's favor. The Black Caps now have a number of world-class spinners of their own, including Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi.
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