India wins toss, opts to bat towards New Zealand, Gill, Akash make means for Sarfaraz, Kuldeep

India’s Rohit Sharma drives Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh on the fifth and remaining day of the second take a look at. File
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India received the toss and opted to bat first beneath cloudy skies on the second day of the rain-hit opening take a look at towards New Zealand on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

The primary day’s motion was referred to as off with no ball being bowled attributable to rain with extra unhealthy climate anticipated this week.

India made two adjustments to their workforce, bringing in Sarfaraz Khan for injured batsman Shubman Gill and spinner Kuldeep Yadav for tempo bowler Akash Deep.

“The pitch has been beneath the covers for a few days and we do perceive it is going to be sticky to start out with,” India skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned.

“Maintaining that in thoughts, we wished to place runs on the board. It is a tough one since you lose your entire day and have 4 days to play. Rather a lot can occur over the 4 days as nicely and also you need to get the outcome as a lot as potential.”

New Zealand, beneath new everlasting captain Tom Latham, wish to win their first match towards India since 1988. The vacationers are with out batting anchor Kane Williamson for the match on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

They face a frightening process towards India, who’ve received 18 consecutive sequence on house soil since a 2-1 defeat by England in 2012.

The Black Caps went with three seam bowlers in Tim Southee, William O’Rourke, and Matt Henry, as they appeared to benefit from early overcast situations.