He wasn’t the highest scorer in the series. He was not named man of the match in any of New Zealand’s three memorable trot victories. In fact, had Kane Williamson been available for the series, he would have impressed with his composure and ended up holding a drink, something he has been more used to than getting game time since his Test debut in 2020, rather than being assessed as a player. of the series.
No wonder Will Young had a satisfied look on his face on Sunday afternoon.
Young said, “Honestly, it’s been about four years since I debuted, so I’ve been active as a reserve hitter for several years, going back and forth between form and selection.”
“I learned what it feels like to run a really good beverage business. When I get the opportunity to play, I’m more excited to go out there and do my job my way, not try to replace Kane or anyone else, but play my own game and see it as a good opportunity. Rather than big boots to fill,” he added.
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The way he applied himself in this series – an unbeaten 48 in Bengaluru to ensure the chase didn’t get tricky and then starring in back-to-back fifties on a turning track at the Wankhede Stadium – indicates that Young has matured as much as the rest of his seniors. Member of the New Zealand Batting Pack.
“If you look at all three games, each game presented a different challenge. Obviously in Bangalore a lot of wickets were falling at the seams and Pune and Mumbai were much more difficult against spin,” he said.
“For a New Zealander to come here and play in Indian conditions, scoring runs and Pune or Mumbai felt more special because it will always give you more satisfaction to score against spin,” he added.
