India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Sarfaraz Khan Gets Chance in Playing XI, But Fails to Impress

India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Rain Affects Day One

The first Test match between India and New Zealand is being played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The first day of this test match was lost due to rain. But the next day the game started. Indian team captain Rohit Sharma has decided to bat first after winning the toss. Since the first day was not played, 98 overs will be bowled on the second day

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Changes in the Indian Team

After the toss, the Indian captain made it clear that he would field with two changes. As Shubman Gill is unfit, Sarfraz Khan has been given a chance in the playing XI in his place. Sarfraz Khan has shown consistent performance in domestic cricket. He was also in the squad for the Test series against Bangladesh. But he did not get a chance in the playing eleven. Apart from this, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also made a comeback in the playing eleven. He has been replaced by Akash Deep in the team.

Sarfraz Khan’s Opportunity

While batting for the first time, the Indian team messed up. After Rohit and Virat Kohli retreated cheaply, Sarfraz Khan came into the fray. But he failed to seize the opportunity. He lost his wicket at the sound of a big hit as he stepped into the field. Devon Conway captures his amazing catch. The Indian team lost its third wicket for 10 runs.

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Playing XIs

Indian Team:

• Rohit Sharma (captain)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Virat Kohli
• KL Rahul
• Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Sarfaraz Khan
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammad Siraj

New Zealand Team:

• Tom Latham (Captain)
• Devon Conway
• Will Young
• Daryl Mitchell
• Rachin Ravindra
• Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper)
• Glenn Phillips
• Tim Southee
• Matt Henry
• Jacob Duffy
• Ejaz Patel
• William O’Rourke