With India's Test team now going through a change, Santner believes the two-Test series in New Zealand could be difficult for some of the new players." I think what we spoke about before is trying to adapt quickly," said Santner, who took 7/53 and 6/104 in the second Test at Pune to seal the series win, recalling the tour."

For a new-look India side, it is probably going to be the first time some players have been playing red-ball (cricket) in New Zealand, where the pitches will be a little bit foreign. "‘Very well-rounded’ India squadSantner, however, feels India's current Test team is strong and has a good balance.

He described the squad as "well-rounded" and said it has been "shaping up nicely"." If you look at their squad, it is a very well-rounded squad.

You throw (Jasprit) Bumrah back into the bowling attack, you have got (Mohammed) Siraj, (Prasidh) Krishna with the bounce. You have got (Ravindra) Jadeja and (Manav) Suthar to bowl spin.

"" It is shaping up nicely. I think it is going to be a great series.

‘Fight fire with fire’Santner also spoke about how teams may need to approach Test cricket in New Zealand. He said batters may have to play their shots at times, while also being ready to defend and see off the new ball.

He continued, " It could be trying to fight fire with fire, playing your shots. There might be times we need to sit back and let the bowlers go for a bit, try to get the shine off the ball.

There is a lot that can go on in the Test matches in New Zealand. It is going to be an exciting series and one that we can't wait for."

Why only two Tests? When asked why the India-New Zealand series has only two Tests, Santner pointed to New Zealand's history of playing shorter Test series as well as financial factors."

For a long time, New Zealand played two-match series. "" I know it costs a lot to play Test cricket.

(It is about) timing as well; white-ball brings in the crowds in New Zealand, it brings the money. That's why I guess it is the 10-2 split."

However, Santner said playing India, even in a two-Test series, remains a major opportunity for New Zealand." Whenever India come, even if it is only two Test matches, it is going to be exciting.

Everyone wants to challenge themselves against the best in the world and they are up there. For us, it is going to be an important series like it is for India with the (World Test Championship) points that are on offer."

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