Sunil Gavaskar
India struggled on their last Test tour of New Zealand in February-March 2020, losing 0-2 after managing totals of 165, 191, 242 and 124. Because that gives you the chance to cover the movement off the pitch,” Gavaskar said, don’t commit yourself too much,.
With green pitches likely again, Gavaskar said patience and technique would be vital. “Like in England, you try and play as late as possible. The batting great also questioned the decision to schedule only two Tests, saying every series in the next World Test Championship cycle should have at least three matches.
A third Test gives you a better opportunity to win a series,” he said. The Indian team being there already is going to be a big plus,” Gavaskar said. As with everything, you need a little bit of luck,” he said.
“Ideally, there should be a minimum of three Tests. Two Tests don’t always give you a result. One team could win one match and the other team the next. “One of the biggest problems in New Zealand is getting your body clock used to the time difference. It takes a really long time for your sleep and waking hours to adjust. “With Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack and Mohammed Siraj around, we have the capability of surprising the New Zealand batting unit. We’ve got a good team.
He believes India will benefit from having spent an extended period in New Zealand before the Tests, with the team already playing five T20Is and five ODIs on the tour.