New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner is ready to recreate the quiet atmosphere he encountered in Manchester during the 2019 World Cup clash against India. With the semi-final showdown scheduled at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15, Santner is hopeful that the Blackcaps can impose early silence on the home crowd. Recalling the memorable win in Manchester, where New Zealand reduced India to five for three, Santner envisions a similar scenario in Mumbai. “We’re doing well if we can hear a pin drop and enjoy some silence,” Santner told Stuff.co.nz. It appears that the key to slowing them down is by taking wickets early on, that’s a crucial aspect of the game,” he added.

Source: Stuff November 14, 2023 15:04 UTC