NZ series: Indian cricket team arrives at Hyderabad

The Indian cricket team arrived at Hyderabad ahead of the first Test match against the visiting New Zealand side. The Test match would be played on August 23. Led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a spirited Indian team checked in at the hotel with spirit of achieving victory in the ensuing Test match. India would start this series without the services of hometown hero, VVS Laxman, who has announced his instant surprise retirement from Test cricket.