Mitchell Santner expects movement to test India in New Zealand

New Zealand limited-overs captain Mitchell Santner said early-season conditions will challenge India during their upcoming tour. He rejected a Big Bash deal to focus on New Zealand's packed international schedule.

Santner expects seam movement to trouble the visitors in the two-Test series. New Zealand will also host India in white-ball matches before touring Australia for Tests later in the year.

Santner said he does not judge players who choose casual national contracts that permit franchise participation alongside international duty.