Auckland, Oct. 29 -- New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs reflected on his experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the fourth T20I against India, saying that it was a huge experience for him to learn things in different conditions. He also expressed his willingness to be back for the marquee tournament, saying that leagues help one add "different strings to their game".

NZ will be playing for their self-respect during the fourth T20I against India at Auckland. Bevon, one of the Kiwis' standout batters in the series with 128 runs across three innings with a fifty, was roped in ahead of the 2025 IPL by the five-time champions. While he did not get to play a match, the environment and the star-power within...