We have got one of the greatest challenges coming up, playing India in India: Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand are all set to tour India for the three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series starting from November 17. India has developed itself as a formidable side in the home condition in the longest format of the game and have lost only once in these years which came against England in 2012-13. New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson echoed the same sentiments and added that their challenge is all set to begin.

Jamieson stated that playing India in India is one of the greatest challenges coming up for them. New Zealand will play their first Test against India in Kanpur which is all set to begin from November 25 while the final one will take place in Mumbai.

“We have got one of the greatest challenges coming up, playing India in India. So, for me that’s got me out of bed every day and challenge yourself against the best in the world in tough conditions. The different challenge in India, that’s what you want to do in international cricket you want to challenge yourself in different conditions and formats,” Jamieson stated as quoted by India Today.

Moving further in the conversation, Jamieson pointed out the difficulties of playing in bio-bubble for a long time. Star pacer Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme won’t be travelling to India while citing bio bubble fatigue as a reason and that they have to serve long quarantine periods in hotel rooms.

It’s certainly been a challenge over the last 6-8 months around: Kyle Jamieson

“It’s certainly been a challenge over the last 6-8 months around. Different series, different countries, and being away from home in bubble life, so it’s not easy. You try and separate them as much as you can. It’s a massive learning process,” added Jamieson.

India and New Zealand will lock horns for the first T20I from November 17 and it remains to be seen if they can dominate the Blackcaps. On other hand, New Zealand saw them last in the longest format during the final of WTC 2019-21 where Jamieson was at his sheer best.