India vs NewZealand
Santner's Seven-Fer and Latham's 86 Put New Zealand on Brink of Series Victory, 2nd Test
A day after Washington Sundar blew away New Zealand with his 7-59, it was Santner's turn to torment the Indian batters on a spin-friendly pitch through a stunning exhibition of varying his pace, line and length, flight and dip to pick his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests by bowling 17.3 overs relentlessly and unchanged from the commentary box end. Only partially helped by Glenn Phillips 2 for 26 and some rash shot selection and lack of gumption from the Indian batters, he did it all.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes Youngest Indian to Achieve 1,000 Test Runs in a Calendar Year
Presently, Jaiswal is second in the list of highest Test run-scorers in 2024, behind Joe Root of England, who has scored 1305 runs in 14 matches. This year, Jaiswal has 1007 runs and has batted in only ten matches with a strike rate of 59.23 along with two centuries and six half-centuries.
Misconception Persists That Indians Excel at Playing Spin, Simon Doull
India were bowled over for 156 in the first innings as spin sensation Mitchell Santner returned with career-best figures of 7-53. It was a first day that will weigh heavily on the minds of Indian players as they lost nine wickets to spin, including senior players Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Santner Stars as NZ Bowls Out India for 156, Securing 103-Run Lead, 2nd Test
A day after Washington Sundar ran New Zealand ragged, it was time for Santner to torment the Indian batters through a stunning exhibition of varying his pace, line and length, flight, and dip as he rattled out his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests by bowling relentlessly from the commentary box end.
India Ends Day at 16/1 After Washington's 7-59 Bowls Out New Zealand for 259, 2nd Test
Earlier off-spinner Washington Sundar vindicated his inclusion in the playing eleven at the cost of Kuldeep Yadav as he bagged career-best figures of 7-59 from his 23.1 overs as New Zealand were bowled out for 259.
Washington Claims Career-Best 7-59 as India Bowls Out NZ for 259, 2nd Test
Opting to bat first, New Zealand touched 197 for three at one stage which seemed they would go on to 300. However, Washington produced an exhibition of drift and dip, varying his pace effectively and turned the game on its head for India, keeping New Zealand to just below 260.
New Zealand Chooses to Bat First Against India, 2nd Test
Meanwhile, New Zealand, leading 1-0 in the three-match Test series, hope to achieve something no other side has since 2012 by winning a Test series in India. New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said pacer Matt Henry is ruled out with a glute niggle and left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner replaces him in the playing eleven.
Gambhir Supports Struggling KL Rahul, Stresses Social Media Opinions Are Irrelevant
"Social media does not matter one bit. What the team management and leadership group thinks is very important. He is batting really well, had a decent knock in Kanpur (against Bangladesh on a difficult wicket)," Gambhir told reporters on the eve of the second Test when asked about Rahul's place in the team. Rahul had managed a 68-run knock in the first innings of the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh.
Pant and Gill Ready for Second Test as India Confronts Selection Challenge in Pune
Both the players are getting their match fitness after injury had ruled them out or restricted them from playing enough at Bengaluru, where India lost. Pant was on his knee in injury during New Zealand's first innings and didn't come out to further wicketkeeping through the balance of the match with Dhruv Jurel stepping in to play behind the stumps though Pant is expected to be fit enough to return to the pulpit for Pune.
No Sugarcoating, Rahul and Sarfaraz Competing for a Spot, ten Doeschate
With India eyeing a comeback from the eight-wicket thrashing at Bengaluru in the opening Test, focus will be on team combination with Washington Sundar being added to the squad. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are both looking to leave concerns about injuries behind them for this match starting Thursday.
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