New Zealand's new captain Tom Latham said on Tuesday he expected pace bowlers to play a crucial role in what was likely to be a rain-interrupted opening match of the three-test India series.

New captain Tom Latham is promising a "no-fear" approach as he takes charge of New Zealand for the first Test against India in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Newly-appointed New Zealand captain Tom Latham wants his side to be fearless and take the game to India during the upcoming Test series, which begins on October 16. The India series will be Latham's first assignment as full-time Test captain.

New Zealand's captain Latham stresses the importance of adapting to Indian conditions and maintaining mental resilience in their Test series against India. With a mix of experienced and young players,

New Zealand plan to take the game to India with a "no fear" approach when they play tests in Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai over the next month, new captain Tom Latham said on Friday. Latham took over as permanent test captain from Tim Southee last week and said touring India,

The New Zealand Test captain, Tom Latham, is excited to transition from "caretaker" to full-time leader, eager to put his "own spin on things" starting with the upcoming India tour.

New Zealand's new Test captain Tom Latham wants the team to play with "no fear" in the three-match series against India as they look to turn around a run of four consecutive World Test Championship defeats which have all-but ended their hopes of a place in the final.