Five-match T20 series against India to test our bowling depth: Ross Taylor

Probably right from the Sri Lanka series and England the focus has been on the T20 World Cup, says Ross Taylor

New Zealand will be heavily dependent on experienced Tim Southee along with spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi for the World T20 but two other pacers -- Trent Boult (hand injury) and Lockie Ferguson (calf injury) are also eyeing to make a comeback for the showpiece event. Kiwi star batter Ross Taylor feels the upcoming series with India will be a perfect platform for the pacers to showcase their skills and newcomers will have a chance to prove themselves.
 

"Probably right from the Sri Lanka series and England the focus has been on the World Cup," Taylor was quoted as saying by espncricinfo.com.

"It will be different conditions in Australia but getting those combinations, trying a few different guys out, obviously a few injuries as well which changes the dynamic of the side, but tests the depth and gives guys opportunities which bodes well for competition for spots," he added.
 

"It's the first time a T20 World Cup is there and you watch the Big Bash, there are big boundaries so you are going to have to skin the cat differently than how you play in New Zealand and other parts of the world," Taylor said.

Kane Williamson, who missed the series against England with a hip problem, has returned to captain the team. The Kiwis have won four out of the five T20Is they have played at home against India, including a 2-1 series win last year.

Taylor looked confident that his side will be able to put up a better showing in the two Tests against Virat Kohli's men.

"It didn't go as we would have liked, we were completely outplayed in all three facets of the game," he said.

India tour of New Zealand 2020 full schedule

T20 International Series
Date and Day	Match	venue	Time (IST)
Jan 24, Friday	1st T20	Eden Park, Auckland	12:30 PM
Jan 26, Sunday	2nd T20	Eden Park, Auckland	12:30 PM
Jan 29, Wednesday	3rd T20	Seddon Park, Hamilton	12:30 PM
Jan 31, Friday	4th T20	Westpac Stadium, Wellington	12:30 PM
Feb 02, Sunday	5th T20	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	12:30 PM
One Day International Series
Date and Day	Match	venue	Time (IST)
Feb 05, Wednesday	1st ODI	Seddon Park, Hamilton	7:30 AM
Feb 08, Saturday	2nd ODI	Eden Park, Auckland	7:30 AM
Feb 11, Tuesday	3rd ODI	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	7:30 AM
Test Series
Date and Day	Match	venue	Time (IST)
Feb 21, Fri - Feb 25, Tue	1st Test	Basin Reserve, Wellington	4:00 AM
Feb 29, Sat - Mar 04, Wed	2nd Test	Hagley Oval, Christchurch	4:00 AM