5 Kiwi players to watch out for in upcoming NZ tour of India

#2. Neil Wagner

Neil Wagner is the most consistent Kiwi seamer at the moment

A good fast bowler is a key ingredient in any team irrespective of the conditions. Neil Wagner is a sort of bowler who would bowl with his hearts out. Such a workhorse pacer is a dream for every captain. Neil Wagner’s efforts were often overshadowed by the pace battery of Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Statistically, he is the 4^th best test bowler in terms of bowling average since 2014 ( qualification : bowled in minimum 20 innings ). He has taken wickets even on flat decks and provided great support for his co-bowlers. The fact that he usually bowls in a period when the ball is slightly old, but not too old for reverse movement makes his achievements brilliant. He has a well-directed bouncer in his arsenal, which fetched him a lot of wickets in his career of 23 tests. His twin 4 wicket haul in Auckland against India was top class as well and earned his team a 40 runs victory.

The only time he played in Asia was in Bangladesh in 2013, where he took 7 wickets at an average of 16.57. With his current form, he should fit into the starting XI of the Kiwis.If he bowls up to his potential, this left-hander will provide a huge challenge for the Indian batsmen, who are now pretty good at playing seam.