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

#1. Kane Williamson – the batsman and the captain

Kane Williamson is the obvious threat to team India’s chances

It is no brainer that Kane Williamson would easily top our list. Kane Stuart Williamson, who is only 26, is already hailed as the best ever batsman to ever represent the Kiwis by the late legend Martin Crowe. When he made his debut 6 years back in Ahmedabad, his wrist position, footwork, and technique against spin were well appreciated by experts and fans all around the world. He made his first century in that match and 6 years later, he is the youngest cricketer to score test centuries against every nations. He had improved a lot since his last tour to India in 2012, and will lead his side for the first time in Asia in tests. As a batsman, Williamson is the main cog in New Zealand batting lineup. Coming in at number 3, Williamson will have a huge responsibility on his head as most of his teammates are playing test for the first time in India. Williamson, Ross Taylor and BJ Watling ( just one test ) are the only Kiwi batsmen to have played tests in India before. So it is crucial that Williamson must stay as long as possible to shepherd his team-mates to a competitive total.

As a captain, this will be a very crucial tour for Williamson. As the test captain, he is yet to win a test against a quality opponent. And this would be a good opportunity for him to prove his skills as a test captain. The team combination, especially the bowling combination is going to play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the game. However, it is evident that he shuffles his bowling combination according to pitch conditions.