Mumbai, december 2
India will hope the return of regular captain Virat Kohli would prove to be the difference for the hosts against New Zealand when the worlds two top-ranked Test sides clash in the second and final match at the Wankhede Stadium from Friday.
Debutant Rachin Ravindra and No. 11 batter Ajaz Patel combined in a last-wicket stand for New Zealand during the last session in Kanpur to see out the final 52 balls to deny India victory and leave the series evenly poised.
While Kohlis return after a rest will be a welcome boost for the second-ranked Test sides batting, it will also leave them with a selection headache.
Seeking best combo deal
Kohli indicated that they may field an extra pacer to exploit the likely change in conditions if persistent rainfall continues.
Mumbai is witnessing heavy unseasonal rain which has caused a sharp drop in temperature. The overcast conditions would bring seam and swing bowlers into the equation due to underlying moisture content.
There is a weather change and we have to keep that into account and pick the combination accordingly, Kohli said, hinting that the three-spinner strategy could be revised for this game.
It could pave the way for Mohammed Sirajs inclusion in the playing 11.
At the end of the day, you cannot assume weather conditions will remain like this over the five days. So, we need to see what bowling combination should be picked that can tackle in different conditions. If we reach a common understanding and if everyone agrees, we go in with that combination, Kohli said.
Also, calls have grown to drop either Ajinkya Rahane, who led India in Kanpur, or Cheteshwar Pujara both of whom have been short of runs and allow the in-form Shreyas Iyer to retain his place. The captain, however, didnt give any definitive answer about Rahanes place in the side. Agencies
See the original post here:
Virat Kohli returns as India take on New Zealand in second test - The Tribune
- 15 Most Beautiful Small Towns in New Zealand - WorldAtlas - February 5th, 2023
- Ed Sheeran dissed New Zealand chocolate in 2015 - now he thinks it's 'actually alright' - Newshub - February 5th, 2023
- New Zealand lifts state of emergency declaration as rain ... - February 2nd, 2023
- New Zealand Pop-Punk Band Goodnight Nurse Are Reuniting to Open for My Chemical Romance Next Month - Concrete Playground - February 2nd, 2023
- New Zealand prepares for more flooding after country's ... - January 31st, 2023
- Auckland flooding: death toll rises as New Zealand hit with ... - January 31st, 2023
- There is still enough pull to play for New Zealand: Ferguson on players giving up contracts - The Indian Express - January 31st, 2023
- India Predicted XI vs New Zealand: Will Prithvi Shaw be roped in for IND vs NZ 3rd T20I? - Republic World - January 31st, 2023
- New Zealand climate and weather | 100% Pure New Zealand - January 2nd, 2023
- Countdown for New Year begins; New Zealand welcome 2023 as millions celebrate - The Economic Times - January 2nd, 2023
- New Zealand Welcomes The New Year In Grand Style | Fireworks Show From Auckland's Sky Tower - News18 - January 2nd, 2023
- Sir John Key says mainstream thinking will embrace China again, New Zealand will have 'magnificent' relationship with Beijing - Newshub - December 18th, 2022
- Glowworms, rubber tubes, and the Nile: A most unusual adventure in New Zealand - Moneycontrol - December 18th, 2022
- Bodies-in-suitcases suspect appears in New Zealand court - NPR - December 2nd, 2022
- Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns take trophy on road around New Zealand, starting next week - Newshub - December 2nd, 2022
- New Zealand Prime Minister Visits Antarctica - VOA Asia - October 28th, 2022
- I Flew on Air New Zealand's 17-Hour Nonstop Flight From New York to AucklandAnd the New Route Is a Game Changer - Cond Nast Traveler - October 28th, 2022
- New Zealand plans to tax emissions from livestock burps and dung - CNBC - October 15th, 2022
- The former CEO of Walmart U.S. left the $300 billion retailer to lead Air New Zealand. Just days in, business screeched to a halt: We went from doing... - October 15th, 2022
- Has the Vatican forgotten to replace New Zealands bishops? - The Pillar - October 15th, 2022
- Microplastics found in 75% of fish in New Zealand, report shows - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- Will New Zealands opposition fall into the same tax trap as Liz Truss? - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- Air New Zealand to launch refreshed app Business Traveller - Business Traveller - October 15th, 2022
- New Zealand pet shelters are being swamped with axolotls. Are Minecraft and TikTok to blame? - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- New Zealand needing to take one final step at T20 World Cup - The Associated Press - en Espaol - October 15th, 2022
- What time is Wales v New Zealand kick-off at Women's Rugby World Cup? TV channel and live stream info - Wales Online - October 15th, 2022
- As a Muslim in New Zealand Ive long yearned for a TV show that reflected my life. So now were making one - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- Former New Zealand PM John Key says he would have voted for Trump and Bolsonaro - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- New Zealand bird of the year contest bars worlds fattest parrot from running - The Guardian - October 15th, 2022
- The man who beat New Zealand's 'unfairest tax' - Stuff - October 15th, 2022
- David vs Goliath: When New Zealand took on Haaland, and won - 1News - October 15th, 2022
- SA-born New Zealand pastor dies after car collides with train - News24 - October 15th, 2022
- 'It is God's place': Immigration NZ apologises for offending Sikh community - New Zealand Herald - October 15th, 2022
- Three lessons for New Zealand politicians from the UK's Trusstastrophe - The Spinoff - October 15th, 2022
- Soft republicanism or constitution overhaul?: What could happen to New Zealand if we became a republic - Newshub - October 15th, 2022
- On New Zealand farm, scientists reduce cow burps to save the world - TODAY - October 15th, 2022
- Its Not a Hobbits Home, but This New Zealand Property Starred in Lord of The Rings - Mansion Global - October 15th, 2022
- Opinion: New Zealand's relationship with India is in trouble - RNZ - October 15th, 2022
- RLWC2021 New Zealand v Lebanon: Team news, how to watch on TV & predictions - Love Rugby League - October 15th, 2022
- Australia and New Zealand set to reaffirm defence relationship to protect security in the region - Euro Weekly News - October 15th, 2022
- We've had it wrong for years: Air New Zealand doesn't have a 'Koru Club' - Stuff - October 15th, 2022
- Why the 'All Blacks XV' rebrand is a cynical move by New Zealand Rugby - Stuff - October 15th, 2022
- Here's what you need to be in New Zealand's top 1% - Stuff - October 15th, 2022
- Diamonds in urgent talks ahead of second Test after players protest over sponsor - Fox Sports - October 15th, 2022
- New Zealand put their unbeaten start on and Australia target first win | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au - Rugby.com.au - October 15th, 2022
- A shift in political thinking: many of New Zealands cities lurch right in local elections - The Guardian - October 11th, 2022
- Revealed: Just 12 nurses have arrived in New Zealand under Government's controversial residency visa - Newshub - October 11th, 2022
- Travel hack: How to save hundreds on Air New Zealand fares - Stuff - October 11th, 2022
- Government accounts revealed: New Zealand's deficit far lower than expected, but more than double 2021's as COVID-19 spending bites - Newshub - October 11th, 2022
- New Zealand prime minister condemned for calling to regulate free ... - October 6th, 2022
- What Rally New Zealand got right...and wrong DirtFish - DirtFish - October 6th, 2022
- Kennesaw State's 'Year of New Zealand' helps students explore the world on campus - Kennesaw State University - October 6th, 2022
- Antarctic Blast Hits New Zealand, Brings Spring Snow Across the Country - The Epoch Times - October 6th, 2022
- New Zealand's overlooked indigenous cuisine - BBC - October 6th, 2022
- New Zealand named among friendliest - and best - countries in the world - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- Lake Gairdner drying out ahead of Team New Zealand wind-powered world speed record attempt - ABC News - October 6th, 2022
- New Zealand T20I Tri-Series Live Telecast Channel in India and Pakistan: When and where to watch NZ, PAK and BAN triangular series? - The Sportsrush - October 6th, 2022
- Polar blast: What you need to know about New Zealand's severe weather - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- How does New Zealand's tax bill compare to other countries? - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- 'Flood of Noah-like proportions': The studies revealing Long Covid's hidden toll in NZ - New Zealand Herald - October 6th, 2022
- Olivia OMalley: Voter turnout in New Zealands local elections is low. Which may be a good thing. Here's why. - ConservativeHome - October 6th, 2022
- 'A gathering of great women' | New Zealand Police - New Zealand Police - October 6th, 2022
- Im from New Zealand. Were terrible at pitching: Taika Waititi Admitted He Sucks at Pitching Movies, Almost Lost Jojo Rabbit Because He Screwed Up -... - October 6th, 2022
- Is Air New Zealand to New York a flight too far? - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- Canterbury of New Zealand to return as official apparel partner of Queensland Rugby - Huge Rugby News - October 6th, 2022
- What to expect on Disney Cruise Line's maiden voyage in New Zealand and Australia - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- Air taxi could be flying the skies in New Zealand within '5 to 10 years' - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- New Zealand's media bosses tell MPs proposed TVNZ-RNZ merger riddled with problems - Newshub - October 6th, 2022
- BAN vs PAK Live Streaming Details- When And Where To Watch New Zealand Tri Series Live In Your Country? New Zealand Tri-Series 2022, 1st T20I -... - October 6th, 2022
- Bringing recyling to one of New Zealand's remotest places - Stuff - October 6th, 2022
- How to follow New Zealand from the US and Europe DirtFish - DirtFish - September 27th, 2022
- Ogier's "unfinished business" on Rally New Zealand DirtFish - DirtFish - September 27th, 2022
- Warning over inflation and import costs as New Zealand dollar drops to lowest value against US dollar since 2020 - Newshub - September 27th, 2022
- Chinese language week starts in New Zealand to promote Chinese language learning - Xinhua - September 27th, 2022
- How Rovanper can wrap up the title in New Zealand DirtFish - DirtFish - September 27th, 2022
- New Zealand hopes to banish jargon with plain language law - The Guardian - September 27th, 2022
- New Zealand imposes further sanctions against Putin-linked individuals - RNZ - September 27th, 2022
- Secret life of Gerald: the New Zealand MP who spent a lifetime crafting a vast imaginary world - The Guardian - September 27th, 2022
- IND A vs NZ A LIVE Score, 3rd ODI: India gets six wickets, Cleaver falls on 80 - Sportstar - September 27th, 2022
- New Zealand Darts Masters To Return To Hamilton Next Year | Scoop News - Scoop - September 27th, 2022