Santner warns India over explosive left-hander Sooryavanshi

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has issued a strong warning ahead of the five-match T20I series against India, pointing out the immense threat posed by young left-hander Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

With the series opener scheduled for Thursday, the visiting side is fully aware that the explosive youngster could prove difficult to contain if he breaks into the home team's playing XI.

Santner noted that his side has already meticulously worked on comprehensive plans to counter the rising batting sensation during the upcoming encounters.

The tactical preparations highlight the visiting camp's deep focus on individual matchups as they look to stifle India's formidable batting lineup right from the powerplay overs.