KANPUR: Kane Williamson is aware that spin is a “big component” in Test series in India India And expect our specialist slow bowlers – left-arm conservative Ejaz Patel and off-spinner William Somerville – to adapt quickly to conditions and make a difference. New Zealand were turned down in Kanpur back in 2016, with Ravichandran Ashwin playing a big role and skipper Williamson knows what to expect in this part of the world.
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On the eve of the first Test, Williamson said, “Throughout the series, the spin component will be a determining factor. Many teams have faced similar challenges and our expectation will be no different. There will be a big spin component.” On one side are Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who have around 700 wickets between them, while the Black Caps will depend on Patel and Somerville, who have collectively taken 41 sticks in 13 matches (4 for Somerville) so far. “There is going to be a spin factor and someone like Ajaz and Somerville has played a big role in our bowling attack. Especially in these circumstances, they will play an important role for us. There will be some reverse swing, we will try to devise ways to take wickets so that seamers and spinners both have a role to play.”
The skipper said the effort against Jadeja and Ashwin will not only be to survive when the ball turns but also to ensure that the batsmen find ways to score runs. “We know the strength of the Indian spin bowlers and they have been fantastic over the years. “We have to find ways to score and try and be effective and try and build those partnerships. And every player is different, so their methods will be slightly different from each other.” Williamson hopes that every player in the team will know their role and contribute in the best possible way.
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“Everyone is looking at different ways to be effective. We have to be prepared to face some challenges.” The Black Caps captain said that the current Indian team, with five changes out of eleven, played in Southampton for the World Test Championship crown. , would also need to be included. “Some different factors need to be taken into account and to try and be prepared,” he said.
The absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami would have made New Zealand the favourites, and the captain’s reply was an emphatic “no”. “I don’t think we are the favourites. The greatest strength of Indian cricket is its depth. His knowledge of his own circumstances is unparalleled and the challenge is huge. We are excited to accept it.”
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