Mitchell Satner braces for the next “different” Test after leading New Zealand’s 113-run victory over India in Pune over the weekend.
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SATNER BRACES FOR NEXT ‘DIFFERENT’ TEST AFTER BLACK CAPS’ BIG WIN
Satner braces for the next “different” Test after the Black Caps’ first victory over India on the opponent’s home soil.
Furthermore, the 32-year-old all-rounder came through with 13 wickets, which now stands as the third-best figure by a New Zealander.
That number is also the third-best for any bowler against India.
“Next Test, it might be different again,” Satner said, referring to the upcoming showdown in Mumbai.
“Someone else might get the wickets, and it might be my role to dot it up,” he added.
UNASSUMING SPINNER HAILED FOR KOHLI DISMISSAL
Moreover, the unassuming New Zealand spinner was hailed for dismissing Virat Kohli after the former went for a low full toss that the India star missed.
Furthermore, that was the first dismissal, which was followed by a rapping of the pad that forced a review.
However, the reluctant batter went on to trudge the field, which led to the second dismissal.
“It’s always nice to get Kohli out. I don’t think he was happy with the umpire’s call,” Satner said.
“We have good banter off the field as well – I’ve got him out couple of times, and I think he’s aware of that,” he added.
BLACK CAPS ‘OUTSPUN, OUTPLAYED’ INDIA IN HOME SOIL, SAYS SPINNER
Furthermore, Satner believes the Black Caps “outspun” and “outplayed” India in their own game right on their home soil.
Moreover, the spinner was aware New Zealand had to deal with different challenges from different playing conditions at Bengaluru and Pune.
“Coming here (Pune), we knew it was going to be a different challenge altogether – a classic Indian track where it would be slow and take some turn later on,” Satner said.
“That’s what’s most pleasing about this win – we beat them (India) at their own game. We outspun them and outplayed them in their own conditions,” he added.
Additionally, it remains to be seen whether Satner will continue to be hailed as a hero in New Zealand for his recent exploits.
That would depend on what he does next on the upcoming Test.
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