: New Zealand Test series is another test for Ajinkya Rahane’s middle order mettle and he needs runs #IndiaNEWS With the first Test against New Zealand set to begin in Kanpur on Thursday, India return

New Zealand Test series is another test for Ajinkya Rahane’s middle order mettle and he needs runs #IndiaNEWS
With the first Test against New Zealand set to begin in Kanpur on Thursday, India return to red-ball cricket after a hectic couple of months for their players in the Twenty20 format.It started with the second half of IPL 2021, which was followed by the T20 World Cup, and finally a quick T20I series against the Kiwis. This has left India with a relatively inexperienced squad for the first Test against New Zealand, especially when it comes to the batting department.Captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are among those who are missing (with Kohli returning for the second Test), while the in-form KL Rahul has been sidelined from the two-match series due to injury.For stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, though, having a new-look squad at his disposal isn’t a concern. Speaking on the eve of the opening Test, he said it’s a good opportunity for youngsters to grab opportunities.“Rahul bhai (coach Dravid) is backing each and every individual... this team is all about playing for one another,??? said Rahane.#INDvNZ "Rahul bhai is backing each and every individual... this team is all about playing for one another. Its a good opportunity for youngsters." – India captain Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the first Test against New Zealand.????: BCCIpic.twitter.com/6oghgrlUGR— The Field (@thefield_in) November 24, 2021 While the likes of...Read more

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