New Zealand’s Tom Latham is banking on his familiarity with Karachi ahead of the Champions Trophy opener. The team is riding high after a tri-series victory and are eager to go one step further in the tournament. Latham praised the squad for their performance in the warm-up game, emphasizing the importance of everyone getting game time. Captain Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell’s bowling performance was also lauded for controlling the run rate and putting pressure on the opposition. Understanding the conditions in Pakistan, where they have spent time before the tournament, was deemed crucial by Latham to eliminate surprises. Despite the positive momentum, the Playing XI is yet to be finalized, and Lockie Ferguson’s replacement, Kyle Jamieson, will not be available for the opening match. Latham also provided an update on Rachin Ravindra’s recovery from a head injury. With preparations in full swing, New Zealand is ready to take on the challenge in the upcoming matches.
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