IND beat NZ: Mayank Agarwal- India opening batsman Mayank Agarwal expressed his happiness as his name was inscribed on the honours board at the Wankhede Stadium. In a picture shared by the BCCI, Mayank can be seen very happy as he pointed towards his century on the honours board. “Name inscribed on the Honours Board at the Wankhede! Well done,” wrote BCCI. Mayank Agarwal scored 150 and 62 in both the innings of the Test match, paving India’s way towards series victory.
Name inscribed on the Honours Board at the Wankhede! 🙌 🙌
Well done, @mayankcricket! 👏 👏#TeamIndia #INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/6KeLUb5CxY
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2021
IND beat NZ: Mayank Agarwal elated as name inscribed on the Honours Board at the Wankhede
Mayank Agarwal might have performed brilliantly in the second Test against New Zealand but the batter is looking forward to South Africa series to continue his fine form on foreign soil too. “I didn’t really think about the second hundred in the match, but should have converted the sixty. We will relish the abroad challenge in South Africa, so we’re looking forward to that too,” Mayank told host broadcaster Star Sports at the post-match presentation.
He had earlier said the century against New Zealand in the ongoing second Test will remain with him forever. “Grit, Determination & Resilience. A test hundred is always special and this one will remain forever so,” Mayank tweeted.
All the sweat, the pain, the effort culminates into this sweet, sweet victory. What a team effort! Always proud to don the Whites for India. Now, time to celebrate 🇮🇳!#INDvsNZ #icctestchampionship pic.twitter.com/S1D6CkdIwy
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) December 6, 2021
- Mayank Agarwal’s timely innings keeps him in the fray for the upcoming South Africa tour. However, he is not the favourite to open in South Africa.
- As per VVS Laxman, back to back centuries would have made him a favourite to open in South Africa. He got caught out for 62 while trying to go for a six.
- He is currently the third choice among openers after KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma for the opening slot with Shubman Gill also part of the four-horse race.
- Ahead of the Test series, Mayank had to sit out of 10 consecutive Test matches.
IND beat NZ: Mayank Agarwal elated as name inscribed on the Honours Board at the Wankhede
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