He spoke to the ICC ahead of the day’s action and stated he is looking forward to seeing Colin de Grandhomme bat for the Blackcaps.
Scoring runs has been tough at Southampton, with batsmen from both sides taking their time to get used to the tricky conditions. Some disciplined bowling has kept the batsmen in check.
Craig McMillan feels Colin de Grandhomme, who has a career strike rate of 81.50 in Tests, could make all the difference in a game where runs have been hard to come by.
New Zealand would want a first-innings lead: Craig McMillan
New Zealand will begin the day just 116 runs behind India. With eight wickets in hand, and Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor at the crease, Craig McMillan feels partnerships across the board hold the key for the Kiwis.
Many feel a New Zealand win or a draw are the only likely outcomes considering the time left in World Test Championship Final. But with two days of action still to go and things changing quickly in England, anything can happen in the showpiece event.
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