New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor believes Ishant Sharma’s addition to Indian lineup will give the Indian bowling a more dynamic shape. “I think if we just look at Bumrah, we are in trouble. I think their whole bowling lineup is fantastic. Obviously, Sharma coming back will bring new dynamics to the team,” Taylor told reporters on Wednesday.
“They have got a world-class batting line-up as well and we have to get through that. But they are the No. 1 team in the world for a reason and we know we have to be on our game to be successful against them,” he added.
With the first Test, Ross Taylor will become the first player in the world to play a hundred matches in all the formats. He has already competed in 231 ODIs and 100 T20 Internationals.
Had the Christchurch Test against Bangladesh not been canceled due to terror attack, Taylor would have played his 100th Test in Sydney last year. It eventually became his 99th and he couldn’t be happier to play the big game in front of friends and family.
“I don’t know if I have enough tickets for them all, they are all coming out of the woodwork! All the old coaches and things like that. This is just to thank them for all the sacrifices they have made,” he said.