“It was very satisfying in those conditions because we know Eden Gardens is a difficult place to defend, much like here,” Vettori said, particularly hailing his youthful spin attack.
“Harsh Dubey and Shivang Kumar played a big part. We identified Harsh last year, and he’s grown as a bowler with consistent success. Shivang was tracked closely by our scouting group, along with Krains (Fuletra) and Zeeshan Ahmed.”
“We’ve put a lot of emphasis on improving that group because spin is tough here, not just for us, but for opposition as well. It’s rare for a spinner to dominate, so having a left-arm wrist-spinner gives us a valuable option.”
Vettori confirmed that a final scan on April 15 will determine the timeline of Cummins’ return, who has flown back home for the same. In his absence, the Kiwi lauded Jaydev Unadkat’s impact.
“Like Pat, he can bowl at all stages, which is crucial when scoring rates are high. Even if he doesn’t start well, we trust him in the middle and at the death. With Pat unavailable, you can see Ishan using him in different roles.”
Beyond his on-field utility, Unadkat’s years around the Indian setup have also proven useful.
“He’s someone you can always talk cricket with. He understands the domestic circuit deeply, and we rely on his insights into players the coaching staff may not have seen much of.”
Published on Apr 04, 2026
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