‘They were chanting 5-0 on TV’: New Zealand star’s subtle comments after series win against India

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell believes the Indian team is a bit shocked by what happened in the first two Tests in Bangalore and Pune. In the first two matches of the series, New Zealand won by 8 wickets and 113 runs, taking a firm 2-0 lead and marking India’s first Test series win. It also meant that the visiting team won a Test series in India for the first time in 12 years. After losing the series 2-0 to Sri Lanka, Tom Latham’s New Zealand will aim to clinch the series in the third Test starting Friday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

“I think they’re a little bit shocked. I think when we first got here, they had slogans on TV saying “$50 for summer back home” or something like that. I’m sure we saw it coming” followed by Sri Lanka. ”

“But they were pretty good in terms of what we achieved and how we came out and competed and played some really good cricket to beat them, who are one of the best teams in the world. I think I’m in shock. “I’m a little shocked in terms of what happened,” Blundell told SEN radio.

After the match in Mumbai, New Zealand will play three Tests at home against England, and Blundell will start the summer at home full of joy and pride after his team won the Test series in India. He said it would be.

“The World Test Championship is still at stake, so that will motivate us as well. But it will be a challenge. India will probably be hurt by this. But irrespective of the result, we will get a clean We can go home in good condition.” We have big smiles on our faces. ”

“What we achieved here is huge, probably one of the biggest highlights of my career. We’re excited. We have a chance to beat them 3-0. But regardless of that, we’re pretty happy.” ”