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New Zealand cricket captain Mitch Santner has no qualms about changing countries for the next stage of the T20 World Cup

New Zealand cricket captain Mitch Santner has no qualms about changing countries for the next stage of the T20 World Cup

19 February 2026

After four matches in nine days across two cities in India, the Black Caps are now nestled in Colombo, Sri Lanka for all three of their Super 8 encounters.

Santner says New Zealand's slower bowlers are particular keen to be in the new surroundings.

The Black Caps confront Pakistan in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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