IND vs NZ 1st Test: Cheteshwar Pujara press-conference: The 2-match Test series between India and New Zealand begins on Thursday at Green Park, Kanpur. With R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel looking at top-notch, it has to be seen what bowling combinations India will opt for the opening Test. Will they play all three spinners or will one of them have to miss out to strengthen the batting lineup? Ahead of the match, team India’s vice-captain for the 1st Test Cheteshwar Pujara will address a press conference and give insights on India’s plan for the opening Test. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates
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With many big names such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and others unavailable for the opening Test, Ajinkya Rahane & management would be in a fix on deciding the playing XI for Thursday’s game. With no Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, India’s middle-order batting looks weak.
If the hosts opt to go with 6 batsmen + 5 bowlers – they will have to either go with three spinners & two pacers or two pacers or three spinners.
India Probable Playing XI vs NZ 1st Test:
- KL Rahul
- Mayank Agarwal
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Shreyas Iyer
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Axar Patel/ Umesh Yadav
- Ishant Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
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R Ashwin, R Jadeja, and Axar Patel are the three spin options for India to choose from for the Kanpur Test. While R Jadeja was given rest from the T20I series, R Ashwin & Axar Patel showcased their red-hot form with Ashwin picking up 3 wickets in 2 games & Patel returning with 4 wickets in 3 games.
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