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New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat against India on Thursday as the visitors look to clinch the series in the second Test.
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Why Did India Include 5th Spin Option For New Zealand Tests? Report Reveals Big Reason
India decided to include all-rounder Washington Sundar in the squad for the New Zealand Tests despite already having four specialist spin options. The decision was taken following the loss in the first Test encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday. Although the squad already had Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, the BCCI decided to add Sundar for the two remaining Test matches. According to a report by Indian Express, Sundar was added to the squad due to concerns regarding India's batting with Shubman Gill struggling with a stiff neck, Rishabh Pant's knee injury, and KL Rahul's disappointing show in Bengaluru. The report added that it was the request from the Gautam Gambhir-led team management to include Sundar and he can play the second Test match in Pune.
How CSK Plan To Divide Retention Money Between Ruturaj Gaikwad And Ravindra Jadeja. Report Reveals...
As the retention rules of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been already announced, all the franchises are busy sorting their final list before October 31, the reported deadline for the same. Among the top sides under focus will be five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. While much of the headlines has been stolen by MS Dhoni, another point of thought remains as to who would get a higher retention slab between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja. As per a recent report, CSK may end up offering both stalwarts a similar pay scale. The official laws state that the first retention slab must be Rs 18 crore, second Rs 14 crore, third Rs 18 crore, fourth Rs 14 crore, fifth Rs 11 crore and sixth Rs 4 crore (uncapped player).
Sarfaraz falls after ton, Pant misses out as India reach 438-6 at tea
BENGALURU :Sarfaraz Khan dazzled under the lights to score his maiden test century while Rishabh Pant blasted 99 as India powered to 438-6 at tea on the fourth day of the rain-interrupted series opener on Saturday, building up a slender lead of 82 runs.
Rishabh Pant Hit On Leg In Which He Had Surgery After Car Accident. RohIt Sharma Says, "Unfortunately..."
India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that Rishabh Pant has swelling on his operated knee after taking a hit, but hoped the wicketkeeper batter can return to the field on the third of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Pant could not collect a sharply spun ball from Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled from over the wicket, as it slammed on to his knee on the 37th over of the New Zealand's first innings. He limped out of the field soon, and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel.
Ravichandran Ashwin's Bombshell, Suggests CSK To Retain This Star As Uncapped Player. Not MS Dhoni
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a rather unique take on Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) retention scenario, boldly suggesting that he would not retain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an uncapped player ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Instead, Ashwin has proposed a different name as an uncapped retention for CSK, opting to retain Dhoni as a capped player and one of the five primary retentions. Ashwin gave his perspective while discussing the retentions on his YouTube channel.
New Zealand Star Names Two Indians Who Pose Maximum Threat In Test Series. Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Jasprit Bumrah
Top-order batter Rachin Ravindra said on Monday that nullifying the twin threat posed by senior spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial to New Zealand's success in the three-match series against India. Ashwin and Jadeja together have grabbed over 800 Test wickets, and are among the most experienced bowling pairs in world cricket at present. "They've got consistent bowlers who bowl in an area for a long period of time. I mean, you see the two spinners who play consistently, Ashwin and Jadeja, they're two very accomplished bowlers. You know, they can bat too, which makes it a little bit hard,” Ravindra told reporters on Monday.
Ex-England Captain Michael Vaughan Says Joe Root Struggles Against Only One Bowler. He Is Indian
Former England captain Michael Vaughan waxed lyrical about England star batter Joe Root, as the latter notched up a 35th Test century, going past the tally of cricket icons like Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. However, despite Root's consistent exploits, Vaughan was open to admit his weakness. In fact, Vaughan said that Root only struggles against one bowler in the entire world, and went on to reason why. That bowler is none other than the No. 1-ranked ICC Test bowler in the world - India's Jasprit Bumrah.