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Sitanshu Kotak says New Zealand ODI conditions will aid India's Test preparation
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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BCCI official Sitanshu Kotak noted that the playing conditions in New Zealand’s ODI series will serve as good preparation for India’s upcoming Test matches against the hosts.
Sitanshu Kotak, a senior official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said that the conditions Indian players will face in the One Day International (ODI) series in New Zealand are likely to be beneficial ahead of the forthcoming Test series against the same opposition.
The comment comes as India prepares for a bilateral Test series scheduled later this year, where adapting to New Zealand’s pitches, weather and ball behavior will be crucial. Kotak highlighted that exposure to the slower surfaces and seam-friendly environment in the ODIs will give Indian batsmen and bowlers a realistic rehearsal for the longer format.
By treating the limited‑overs matches as a preparatory platform, the Indian side hopes to fine‑tune its strategies, assess player form and build confidence before the five‑day contests begin.
The comment comes as India prepares for a bilateral Test series scheduled later this year, where adapting to New Zealand’s pitches, weather and ball behavior will be crucial. Kotak highlighted that exposure to the slower surfaces and seam-friendly environment in the ODIs will give Indian batsmen and bowlers a realistic rehearsal for the longer format.
By treating the limited‑overs matches as a preparatory platform, the Indian side hopes to fine‑tune its strategies, assess player form and build confidence before the five‑day contests begin.