India's Shubman Gill and New Zealand's Mitchell Santner participated in a lighthearted player draft challenge, selecting squads from a pool of international cricketers in a fun crossover event between the two cricketing nations.
The challenge, reported by The Cricket News, saw the two captains take turns picking players to build their ideal teams. While specific selections were not detailed in the initial report, the format pitted the Indian opener against the New Zealand all-rounder in a test of cricketing knowledge and strategy.
Such off-field engagements have become popular ways for players to connect with fans during breaks in the international calendar. Both Gill and Santner are key figures for their respective sides across formats, with Gill establishing himself as a premier batter at the top of India's order and Santner providing crucial left-arm spin and lower-order batting for the Black Caps.
