New Zealand created history in India during the IND vs NZ 2024 Test series. The Kiwis did something which was never done by any other team in the history of Indian cricket and whitewashed Rohit Sharma's men for the first time in a Test series with more than three or more matches at home. The Kiwi spinners spun a web around the Indian batters and played a crucial role in helping New Zealand create history. While there were three different heroes for New Zealand in all the three games, Ajaz Patel continued his love affair at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and scalped fifers in both the innings. Ajaz had previously taken a ten-fer in a single innings at the same ground on the previous Indian tour. IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024: New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel Describes His Return to Wankhede Stadium As ‘Quite Emotional’.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif made a bold statement on New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel and stated that spinners like him are present in every local club in India. Kaif shared a video on his official 'X' handle and gave the statement during an interaction. Ajaz Patel picked up five-wicket hauls in both the innings during the IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024 held in Mumbai. New Zealand won the three-match Test series against New Zealand by 3-0 and became the first-ever team to whitewash Team India in India. Video of Virat Kohli Batting Against Left-Arm Spinners in Nets Before Day 3 of IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024 Goes Viral After His Dismissal to Ajaz Patel, Fans Ask 'Kya Fayda Hua Bhai?'.

 

Mohammad Kaif Makes Bold Statement On Ajaz Patel

Spinners have always been dominant in India and even 'rookie' bowlers seem to be unplayable at times due to the playing conditions in India. The pitches are mostly dryer and even an ordinary bowler turns to be 'Shane Warne' at times. However, New Zealand had comeup with excellent planning and ensured that they execute it perfectly.

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