Rain Delays Toss for India vs New Zealand Test Match in Bengaluru
The first Test match between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been delayed due to rain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the delay on their official social media account, urging fans to stay tuned for updates.
India’s Dominance at Home
India is looking to continue their impressive home record, having not lost a Test series at home since 2012-13. They have won 18 consecutive home series and currently lead the ICC World Test Championship standings.
New Zealand’s Recent Performance
New Zealand recently faced a 2-0 series defeat against Sri Lanka. They are currently sixth in the ICC WTC points table.
Team Squads
India’s squad for the series includes Rohit Sharma as captain and Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain. New Zealand will be led by Tom Latham, following Tim Southee’s decision to step down as captain.
| India Squad | New Zealand Squad |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep | Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young |
Doubts Revealed
Test Match -: A Test match is a type of cricket game that is played over five days. It is the longest form of cricket and is considered the most challenging.
Toss -: In cricket, the toss is when the captains of both teams flip a coin to decide which team will bat or bowl first. It is an important part of the game strategy.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a city in India, also known as Bangalore. It is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka.
ICC World Test Championship -: The ICC World Test Championship is a league competition for Test cricket, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It aims to determine the best Test cricket team in the world.
Tom Latham -: Tom Latham is a cricketer from New Zealand. He is known for being a skilled batsman and sometimes serves as the captain of the New Zealand cricket team.
Rohit Sharma -: Rohit Sharma is an Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian cricket team. He is famous for his powerful batting and has set many records in cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah -: Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling. He is the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team and is considered one of the best bowlers in the world.