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India vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd Test, Day 1: Ton-up Mayank, Saha take India to 221/4 at Stumps
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 1: Follow live updates as India take on New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series in Mumbai.
India vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd Test, Day 1: Mayank Agarwal slammed his fourth Test century as he remained unbeaten on 120 to guide India to 221/4 at the end of Day 1. Wriddhiman Saha (25*) remained unbeaten alongside Mayank as the hosts looked strong at the end of the day. Earlier, India made a good start with Shubman Gill (44) partnering Mayank to an 80-run opening partnership before Ajaz Patel struck thrice in quick succession to put India in trouble. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli were both dismissed on a duck, but Shreyas Iyer (18) helped stabilise the Indian innings alongside Mayank before Saha eventually took charge and ensured a strong finish to the day. Earlier, Kohli won the toss and opted to bat.
...Read MoreIND vs NZ: Virat Kohli's century drought
It was back on November 23, 2019 when Virat Kohli scored his last century. Since then the India captain has been part of four full-fledged Test series – both home and overseas – but a hundred has eluded India's premier batter. Can the skipper end the drought at Wankhede?
IND vs NZ: Ex-England pacer wants a new face in India's playing XI
Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has weighed in on India's potential team combination for the second New Zealand Test, and said that if it was up to him, he would drop both Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from the XI.
"I think they both make way, there's lots of questions about Rahane and Pujara, they both might make way. I think Suryakumar Yadav, he plays in Mumbai for Mumbai Indians. He was brought into the squad as a replacement for KL Rahul, I think they both [Rahane and Pujara] looked as if they were done, they both walked off the field in that first innings as I they knew it may be the last time they walk off the field for India," the former England pacer said on his YouTube channel while answering questions.
IND vs NZ: Here's what the Indian skipper had to say
IND vs NZ: Will Mayank will be part of Playing XI?
Meanwhile, the focus has also shifted to opener batter Mayank Agarwal, who is reported to be making way for Virat Kohli in the playing XI. The 30-year-old scored 13 and 17 in both the innings of the first Test and has only amassed 210 runs in the last two years at a poor average of 17.50.
IND vs NZ: All eyes on Pujara and Rahane
While the playing XI is yet to be decided, lets take a look at the senior batters -Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. The duo have not been able to shine, except for the rare occasions and have combined to average only 27.3 in the last two years. Does anyone of them make way for the skipper in Mumbai?
IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Can Shreyas Iyer replicate his show from Kanpur?
Shreyas Iyer, who had replaced Virat Kohli in the opening Test, scored 105 and 65 on his first outing in the red ball format, which in all likelihood ensures that he will be part of India's playing XI, considering his form. Can the 26-year-old repeat his heroics from Green Park, Kanpur at Wankhede, Mumbai?
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. The Test will see a change in India's playing XI as Virat Kohli is all set to make a return after resting for the white ball series and the opening Test. It will be interesting to see who makes way for the skipper. Stay tuned for further updates!
