'We will have good crowds thanks to Rohit Sharma and Virat kohli' - Mitchell Santner lauds India's iconic duo ahead of 1st ODI

Auckland will host the opening match of a five-game ODI series between India and New Zealand on November 4, following an entertaining T20I contest that concluded with India winning 3-2. After taking an unassailable 3-0 lead by winning the first three matches, India saw New Zealand fight back strongly to claim the final two games and secure a respectable finish to the shorter format series. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner addressed reporters on the eve of the opening ODI, expressing confidence that India's famous duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would draw strong crowds throughout the series.