New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson believes that if the Kiwis score more runs then his side have a great chance of emerging victorious when they square off against India in their World T20 opener at Nagpur on March 15.
“We have been playing some good cricket and it’s important we adapt to conditions. You want to play smart over here. Cricket can be quite different as compared to our conditions, we’re fully aware of that. So it’s important we prepare as best we can going into our first game,” Williamson said.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman believes that he can also use the experience of players who have featured in the Indian Premier League to help the team’s winning cause.
“There are a lot of guys who have played cricket here. It’s important that you tap into that experience,” he said.
However, facing M.S. Dhoni & Co at home will be tough and Williamson said the focus would be on playing aggressive cricket.
“No doubt, India will be favourites but all teams will come here believing that they can win it. It will be great to get off to a good start. The aggressive brand that we have been playing has been really effective for us. We look to play the best brand that’s suits the conditions,” Williamson added.
A lot of responsibility will rest on the young 25-year-old’s shoulders but he has received strong support from Kiwi star Brendon McCullum, who recently called it quits from international cricket. Williamson said McCullum had given a lot to the side.
“He certainly led by example but he encouraged others to do the same. He created a lot of leaders in the group. It was Brendon’s decision to retire and that’s the nature of it. It’s not a small transition losing your captain and a top order batter,” Williamson said.
The New Zealand side were in shock when the news about Kiwi great Martin Crowe’s death was made public.
“Some of the guys in the side were really close to him. Conversations that we had with him were really special,” Williamson added.
