New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- New Zealand has proved to be a formidable opponent for India in Test matches. They have beaten India in six of the last eight Tests between the two countries including the World Test Championship final of 2021. They whitewashed India in India in the 2024 three-Test series. The last time the two sides met in New Zealand (2019/20), the home side won both Test matches.

India tours New Zealand again this month for a long limited overs series followed by two Test matches -- India's second last series in the WTC -- and expectedly there's extra interest surrounding the series.

Speaking on the sidelines of the reopening of the Spin & Swing Cricket Academy at the Matunga Gymkhana on Thursday, former India assistant coach Sa...