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Kamboj Finds New Zealand Conditions Familiar, Similar to Haryana
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:46 PM
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Cricketer Kamboj says the cold, seam-friendly pitches in New Zealand feel like home, comparing them to the conditions in Haryana.
Kamboj, a key player in the national squad, has expressed comfort with the cold, seam-friendly conditions encountered during the recent tour of New Zealand. He noted that the pitches here resemble those found in Haryana, where he has played extensively.
During practice sessions, Kamboj highlighted how the cold weather and the nature of the ball’s movement off the seam align with his experience on Indian pitches. He believes this familiarity will aid his performance in the upcoming matches.
The comparison comes as the team prepares for a series of Tests against the New Zealand side. Kamboj’s confidence in handling the conditions is seen as a positive sign for the squad’s prospects.
Coaches and teammates have welcomed his remarks, noting that his adaptability could be crucial in leveraging the local conditions to the team’s advantage.
During practice sessions, Kamboj highlighted how the cold weather and the nature of the ball’s movement off the seam align with his experience on Indian pitches. He believes this familiarity will aid his performance in the upcoming matches.
The comparison comes as the team prepares for a series of Tests against the New Zealand side. Kamboj’s confidence in handling the conditions is seen as a positive sign for the squad’s prospects.
Coaches and teammates have welcomed his remarks, noting that his adaptability could be crucial in leveraging the local conditions to the team’s advantage.