India beat New Zealand by 372 runs to register 14th consecutive Test series win at home. Virat Kohli And his people remain a formidable opponent in domestic conditions. Though it was a two-match series against world champions New Zealand, it gave a glimpse of Team India’s bench strength and preparations for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
We rated the players on the basis of these two games with a maximum of ten points and assessed their future.
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Virat Kohli: Kohli was not available in Kanpur. In Mumbai, he returned and so did his aggression. Apart from chirping from his normal slip position, he made some aggressive bowling changes. An Indian victory was certain after the Kiwis were bowled out for 62 in the first innings, but they still didn’t look like delaying the inevitable. He wanted to win ASAP and changed the bowling accordingly. The only thing that was more wanted was his batting. Scored 36 after a duck in the first innings but he showed some intention. Who knows if he had not been dismissed wrongly, he could have scored some big runs.
Rating: 4/10
Ajinkya Rahane: Rahane’s batting left a lot to be desired. But at the same time, it cannot be ignored that he got two very good deliveries in Kanpur. Unfortunately, it came to such an extent that he was ruled out of the Wankhede Test due to injury. Meanwhile, he scored just 39 runs in the entire series, which is insufficient to retain his place in the Indian middle-order at the moment, especially with the abundance of talent he has.
Rating: 3/10
Cheteshwar Pujara: Like Rahane, Pujara too was under the pump as he led the series by runs, but his 47-run knock in the second innings at the Wankhede would have been a relief for the Test specialist. But this does not solve the problem of drought. Like Kohli, Pujara’s international century came two years ago. Pujara, wanting to be more defensive than ever, seems to be stuck. One case could be the third morning at the Wankhede where Tim Southee attacked him with short balls. He, retreated, stopped scoring runs and eventually died. Bowlers around the world are tracing him. Now is the time to change his behavior.
Rating: 4/10
Mayank Agarwal: Scoring runs under pressure is not a new thing for Mayank. A lot of hard work has gone behind his Test match batting. Remember him wearing RCB jersey IPL 2011 As an up-and-coming batsman? Yes, he has come a long way. But it didn’t guarantee him anything. Recently he found himself marginalized, preferring his good friend KL Rahul and young Shubman Gill. However, he returned to form after scoring an impressive 150 in the second Test. Being one of the better players of spin during the song, he stepped up to the spinners on several occasions and made good use of his shots. Overall, he was not playing the waiting game. Come in the second innings, he again scored a fifty. The bottom line is that Mayank may still not be the first-choice opener in South Africa, but he has shown the world how mentally strong he is. He is at this level.
Rating: 7.5/10
Shreyas Iyer: Iyer had to wait a long time to make his Test debut. But this is not surprising. One look at that middle order and you know Iyer is lucky to have got a game. However, coming from Mumbai Cricket School, he knows how to make the most of his opportunities and that too with panache. After a century on debut, he scored a half-century in the second innings. The only thing they could hope for was an outright victory in Kanpur. The 27-year-old not only gave the team management some decent headache with his bat, but he also gave Rahane-the vice-captain- a run for the money.
Rating: 8/10
Shubman Gill: Before the series began, there were reports that Gill would have to bat in the middle order. But luckily KL Rahul got injured and the youngster found himself on top. Overall, he impressed again. In Kanpur, he accounted for a scintillating half-century (52), in which both his qualities – defensive as well as offensive – came to the fore. In Mumbai, he again took his case with scores of 44 and 47. The second innings score of 47 saw some big shots where the youngster put his feet to good advantage. Gill can serve India In this position for years to come. The only downside was the way he was getting out. With the front foot not positioned enough for the delivery pitch, Gill has become susceptible to oncoming deliveries, leaving a wide gap between his bat and pad. He would also have liked to convert one of his starts and go on to make a significant score.
Rating: 6.5/10
Wriddhiman Saha: Full marks to Saha for his commitment, but his Test career is coming to an end at 37. He was never the first choice keeper for India. When he was young, a flamboyant MSD captured the imagination of the nation. And now, Rishabh Pant rules the roast. Even batting coach Vikram Rathor has confirmed this in the records. Nonetheless, Saha again served Indian cricket as it found itself in trouble. In Kanpur, he entered with a score of 103/6. By the time Saha was dismissed for 61, India had set a target of 284 runs for the Kiwis. Apart from this, his wicketkeeping skills are pure gold. His keeping skills were noticed by the broadcasters as well and played on loop on the final day of the second Test.
Rating: 5.5/10
Ravichandran Ashwin: Imagine Ravi Ashwin warming the bench in England a few months back. And here he was, Ashwin leading the charge against New Zealand. At the age of 35, he is the spin spearhead of India. Great thinker-cum-class hangman. Be it six wickets in Kanpur or eight in Mumbai, Ashwin has led India to success every time. Notably, they were clinical at the Wankhede, their 8-4 triggering a New Zealand collapse which proved fatal. With 14 wickets in the series, he walked away from the man-of-the-series award, the 9th of his career, surpassing the great Muttiah Muralitharan for the most man-of-the-series awards in Test cricket. Gave. Is it time to call him India’s greatest match winner?
Rating: 10/10
Ravindra Jadeja: There is no street smart like Ravindra Jadeja on this side. If he doesn’t field, he will bat for you. If he doesn’t bat, he will bowl for you. He is multi-talented; He is an impressive player. In Kanpur, after his 50 came naught in the second innings. But his biggest impact was his bowling where he almost took away the momentum in India’s favor just before tea as the Kiwis looked set to chase down a target of 284 runs. Overall, it was a good series for Jaddu and could have been better had he played in Mumbai.
Rating: 5/10
Axar Patel: 2021 belonged to Akshar Patel. Is not it? This year he made his debut against England. By the time New Zealand arrived, the characters sounded like a veteran. He has 36 wickets to his name in 5 Tests so far; With a strike rate of 34. That means he gets one wicket every 34 balls! Well, that accuracy was on display as he took a half-century in the very first Test against the Kiwis at Kanpur, and then made some decent batting at the Wankhede-52 and 41*. His second innings cameo saw him attack the opposition as those runs came in just 26 balls. Apart from the turn factor, he can also lead the lower-order resistance for India with the bat.
Rating: 7/10
Jayant Yadav: Nice to see Jayant Yadav playing Test matches for India again. Remember, his last match came in February 2017. It was not easy for him, but he did manage to take five wickets in Mumbai. His 4/49 in the second innings accelerated the process of the Kiwi defeat. Even head coach Rahul Dravid praised him for his brilliant effort on the final day. Let’s hope he gets some games in the future.
Rating: 4/10
Umesh Yadav: Make it clear that Umesh Yadav is not a regular in this team. His performance doesn’t pack a punch. In this series too he took only two wickets and was picked only because players like Shami and Bumrah were missing. At the Wankhede, Yadav was brought into the attack for five overs – enough to make an impact. Instead, he scored runs and Kohli had to remove him. This does not bode well for him, at least in the coming months.
Rating: 3/10
Mohd Siraj: We all wished Siraj could play in Kanpur. Nonetheless, he was in action in Mumbai and made an instant impact with Three Four. His fast pace and off-pitch movement proved fatal for many batsmen including senior supporter Ross Taylor. Although he picked up just three scalps, it was enough for him to make a statement about his promising future. He will definitely be picked ahead of Ishant Sharma for the South Africa tour.
Rating: 4.5/10
Ishant Sharma: This series could be the death knell for this fast bowler. There are already reports of him being ruled out of the South Africa series and why not? He went without taking a wicket in Kanpur. Did not make his case in Mumbai because he was ‘injured’. If that isn’t enough, take a look at the last six months. We have seen Indian cricket over and over again with big, big name fast bowlers. Maybe Ishant’s time has come.
Rating: 3/10
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