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New Zealand's dashing batsman Colin Munro on Tuesday called the Indian pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah the 'best' new ball bowlers in sub-continental conditions.
Munro was in a great form in the series-deciding third and final ODI against India, smashing a quickfire half-century, but he is aware his aggressive approach would not always get him runs.
"The big challenge for me was just actually finding a good tempo to bat at. I would like to say that I want to go and blast off in the first 10 overs but it's not always going to be the case, especially when you are playing against Bhuvi and Bumrah, the two best opening bowlers in these conditions," Munro said on the eve of the first T20I against India in New Delhi.
New Zealand lost the three-match ODI series against India 1-2 but will look to win the T20 series as they are the No. 1 team in the world in the shortest format.
New Zealand have never lost to India in the T20 format, winning all their five matches so far.
"We have been lucky enough for the last couple of years to be successful. Looking forward to the series and it should be a good one," Munro said.
"I play aggressively, my way sometimes it comes off and you look good, sometimes it doesn't and you don't look good. Obviously, there is plenty to play for and we have got a good record against India. Hopefully, we will get off to a good start," he added.
The all-rounder claimed the absence of Mitchell McClenaghan and Luke Ronchi because of injuries are hurting the team.
"Their absence has been felt but (Tom) Latham has done really well this season. We have got an experienced bowling attack," said Munro.
Munro revealed that he got in touch with former captain Brendon McCullum recently after he consulted him via text message.
"It is a funny one, actually, because after the second game I wouldn't say I was down but I hadn't got off to a start I wanted to while opening the batting. So, I sent him a text message to ask him his thoughts and let him know what I was thinking," said Munro.
"And again he came out and said 'Mate, you know you got a good record in T20 and the way you play at the top of the order. If you can, try and implement that in the ODI game'."