New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner remained calm ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Acknowledging India’s strengths, including Jasprit Bumrah, he emphasized learning from past series, team unity, and confidence in Black Caps’ chances to lift the trophy despite being underdogs.
Ahmedabad: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was calmness personified on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Saturday but didn’t shy away from acknowledging the magnitude of the occasion they will be facing, come Sunday.
Santner stated the whole New Zealand side is excited to face defending champions India and said the Black Caps are raring to go.
“Yeah, I mean we played obviously India a little bit before the tournament started. And it was a good series for us, building up for the World Cup, so I guess there's no secrets to what is going to be out there tomorrow. But yeah, first thing, always a buzzer, obviously World Cup final, guys are excited and ready to go,” he added.
Santner was quite candid when asked about what he thought about the wicket and the effect Jasprit Bumrah will have on the game.
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