India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st Test Live Streaming, TV Channels & Start Time: A weak Indian unit led by Ajinkya Rahane will take on world champions New Zealand in the first match of the Test series in Kanpur from Thursday.
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A captain battling an existential crisis, a veteran pacer who is being phased out and a white-ball maverick trying to earn his red-ball streaks, Ajinkya Rahane’s second round K India aims to shape up a gritty New Zealand. First Test starting from Thursday
Rahane, with his career on the line, could have one last time to lead India, while 100-Test veteran Ishant Sharma will be praying that young turk Mohammad Siraj doesn’t oust him.
How Rahane strikes a balance between being a ruthless captain in this Test as well as the batsman his team expects will decide which direction his career goes from here. If he plays the game of survival against Tim Southee or bumper-happy Neil Wagner, it could lead to a collapse, but as Pujara put it, “being a little fearless” saves him from the enormous pressure on his shoulders. There will be some relief. Livelihood.
Similarly, for Ishant, the senior-most player in the current set-up with over 100 games and over 300 wickets, the situation is turning bleak by the day. He did not look in good form during the net session and if Siraj is dropped from the eleven, the lanky pacer will have to prove once again that the team management’s decision is not a mockery.
Umesh Yadav, however, remains the first choice for the new ball. For Suriya or Shreyas, whoever makes their debut, they will be looking at the bigger picture, knowing full well that Pujara and Rahane will not be together for very long. A solid start with an aggressive mindset can earn him a permanent middle-order place in the future. If the signals from the nets are considered, then the order of the batsmen seems to be Gill and Mayank, followed by Pujara and Rahane.
Next in line interestingly was Iyer, who had an exclusive session with left-handed throwdown specialist Nuwan, who was creating a simulation to play Wagner. While it is not known whether Axar Patel’s workload was being managed or not, Jayant Yadav ran a long run in the nets under Dravid’s watchful eye.
When and where will the first test between India and New Zealand be played?
The first Test between India and New Zealand will begin at 9:30 am on Thursday, November 19 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
How to watch the 1st Test between India and New Zealand on TV?
Star Sports will provide live television coverage of the first Test in India.
How to watch 1st Test between India and New Zealand online?
Hotstar will provide live streaming of the first Test in India.
How to follow the first test between India and New Zealand?
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