Tim Southee Picks Mohammed Siraj Over Jasprit Bumrah As Bigger Threat Ahead of New Zealand Tour (AP)
\n\nIndia are set to tour New Zealand for an all-format series from October 22. The tour will kick off with five T20Is and will be followed by as many ODIs and two Tests. New Zealand has always proven to be a tough country for India, especially in Tests, where they have not won a series since the 2008-9 tour. But in recent times, they have achieved some terrific results away from home and will be hopeful of a decent showing.
\n\nOne of the main reasons India have done well overseas has been their lethal pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, and India will be hoping that the Indian spearhead finds his mojo on the New Zealand tour.
\n\nThe Test matches are part of the World Test Championship, and if India are to keep final hopes alive, they'll need to beat the Kiwis at home. Bumrah again will be one of India's biggest hopes, however, he does not have a great record against New Zealand. In fact, India have never beaten New Zealand, home or away, when Bumrah is in the playing XI. The…
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