Ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth said, "India must send Shivam Dube to bat the minute Mitchell Santner comes into the attack." "India also has many other left-handers, so the chances of Santner being his usual economical self are less," he added. The match will take place in Ahmedabad on Sunday.