"I am a big fan": Trent Boult names two Indian players to watch out for in New Zealand Test series
The October-November window could pose a different challenge for the Indian batters. Traditionally, Team India matches are organized in February-March.
India will play two Tests against New Zealand, and the visiting team led by Shubman Gill will have to win both games to remain in contention for the World Test Championship Final next year. The red-ball bilateral assignment will start on November 19, and New Zealand speedster Trent Boult feels KL Rahul will be India's main man in away contests.
India's all-format tour of New Zealand begins on October 22, featuring two Tests and 10 white-ball matches.
"I am always a big fan of KL Rahul and the way he bats. He is a big player in the batting order for the Indian team. I believe (Yashasvi) Jaiswal is also there. They are classy batters. It will be interesting to see them bat," Boult told PTI.
"It is always exciting when India comes to New Zealand to play Test cricket," he added.
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However, the October-November window could pose a different challenge for the Indian batters as the weather would be cold. Traditionally, India matches in New Zealand are organized in February-March.
"The matches will start in October, and we would be coming out of winter. It is going to be cold. I want to see some greenness in the wickets for our fast bowlers. It is going to be a good series," he added.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee won several matches for New Zealand, and their new-ball partnership was impressive. Boult feels the current group has quality bowlers, with Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke adding strength to the pace attack.
"I think our bowling is balanced. It has got all the bases covered with Will O’Rourke bowling with good pace. Kyle Jamieson can swing the ball, and he gets good bounce as well. Matt Henry is accurate with his line and length.
"The way me, Wags and Tim did it over the years was unique. There are other ways, strengths and plans that our bowler can follow," he mentioned.
Boult also hailed Neil Wagner, who always gave his best with the ball and was a vital part of New Zealand's batting attack alongside Southee and Boult.
"You can't compare anyone to Neil Wagner. He had a quality of finding something when nothing was happening in Test cricket. He gave everything and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a big part of the team, but now the team has a new look and a different style of playing," he concluded.