'With New Zealand, we have already beaten them recently and we know that there is quite a difference between the two teams. I don't think so it is going to add too much value. But, you have to cramp up the international calendar and, therefore, we are playing'
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Tuesday said that the Virat Kohli-led side will have edge over New Zealand when the two sides face off in a three-match ODI series, beginning on Sunday, October 22, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
While talking to ANI, Wassan said that he doesn't believe that the upcoming one-day series against New Zealand would have much relevance, and it would to bring boredom for cricket fans.
"I don't think there is much relevance of the one-day tournament at this point of time. All the one-day tournaments are played close to the World Cup. But, the World Cup is still way off. We recently played a series in Sri Lanka and did really well. When Australia came to India, we really looked forward to them because they are the top team. With New Zealand, we have already beaten them recently and we know that there is quite a difference between the two teams. I don't think so it is going to add too much value. But, you have to cramp up the international calendar and, therefore, we are playing," Wassan said.
"Sri Lanka will also come again. This is going to leave a slight boredom in the people who watch cricket on a regular basis. There is no charm of the sport unless there is a competitive edge. When we play against Australia, we don't know who is going to win. However, when we play against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, we already know that India is going to win more often, especially in home conditions," he added.
Besides ODIs, India are also slated to play two-match T20I series, beginning November 4 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
