Mumbai, Jan. 6 -- New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said New Zealand's tour of India will come as a good preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which is also set to be played in India, along with Sri Lanka.

New Zealand are set to play three ODIs followed by five T20Is against India from January 11 to 31. Following the T20Is, both teams will compete at the T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to get underway on February 7.

Ahead of the first India vs New Zealand ODI, Kyle Jamieson said the Kiwis are using the series as ideal preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with the focus on being as ready as possible to compete for the title. He highlighted that playing high-quality cricket against strong opposition in India, spending extende...