IPL 2018: Happy to be bowling to Dhoni in CSK nets than in a match, says Santner

New Zealands Mitchell Santner bowls during the Twenty20 Tri Series international cricket match between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on February 18 2018 PicAFPFully aware of Mahendra Singh Dhonis bighitting abilities Kiwi leftarm spinner Mitchell Santner today said he is happy to be bowling to the former India skipper in the Chennai Super Kings CSK nets rather than in a match situation in the upcoming Indian Premier LeagueSantner has been bought by Dhoniled CSK for the forthcoming edition of the IPL Im happy Ill be bowling to MS Dhoni in the nets rather than in a match like I have been said Santner who was picked up by CSK for Rs 50 lakh in the IPL auctions last month The Kiwi said he was looking forward to joining the team and playing alongside experienced players like Dhoni Suresh Raina Ravindra Jadeja and othersIm definitely looking forward to joining the culture at CSK talking to and playing alongside experienced players such as skipper Dhoni Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja in a great team environment the 26yearold Santner said Im very excited to be a part of this years IPL and looking forward to joining the Chennai family The IPL is probably the biggest T20 competition in the world so I am excited to showcase my skills on the big stage and ultimately help CSK win games and ideally the championship he saidSantner impressed during New Zealands limitedovers tour of India last year with his guile and control The Hamiltonborn cricketer climbed to the top of the T20 International bowling rankings for the first time in January this year and also unveiled his version of the carrom ball dubbed the claw a delivery that he flicks out of his fingersIve been lucky enough to play in India in all three formats and have had some reasonable success along the way against some of the best players going around so Im looking to draw on some of that experience in the upcoming IPL he said Santner said he also enjoyed bowled in India because the conditions help spinners I enjoy bowling in India because the conditions can benefit spinners on some slower wickets and playing in front of packed stadiums full of fans is also something you donacirciquestiquestt get back home he saidThe 2018 IPL season kicks off on April 7 with CSK taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede StadiumCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Except for the change in headline the story has been provided ASIS AS AVAILABLE without any verification or editing from our side Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever