New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
The New Zealand captain looks ahead to his team's Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against India in the Champions Trophy final here on Sunday. New Zealand made one change, bringing in Nathan Smith for injured Matt Henry,
New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner acknowledges the challenge posed by India's spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Varun took five wickets against New Zealand earlier in the tournament.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the threat opposition spinner Varun Chakravarthy possesses in the final of the Champions Trophy. Santner confirmed that the team would be watching the replays very closely before the summit clash.
Mitchell Santner praises Ravindra Jadeja's skill and consistency while also highlighting India's strong batting depth, noting the challenge posed by their all-rounders ahead of the final match against India in the Champions Trophy.
"If the pitch plays a similar way, it's going to be a challenge along with all three of their other spinners," Mitchell Santner said.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's home advantage in Dubai but remained confident that his team is prepared for the title clash in the Champions Trophy final on March 9. The Black Caps arrived in Dubai on Thursday evening,
N ew Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9 against India. S
A standout moment in the match was Virat Kohli's exceptional fielding effort to dismiss Mitchell Santner. Stationed near the boundary, Kohli showcased his athleticism and awarenes