149 - Runs added by Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff, recording a highest fifth-wicket partnership at Mohali.
Following the batting unit's poor show, England came under sharp criticism, with former captain Geoffrey Boycott slamming the batsmen for showing lack of patience and technique.
Uncapped left-arm seamer Ben Lister is likely to make his debut in the 2nd Test
The official said that media would be allowed to cover both the Tests from the press box at the stadium.
Post tea, play was possible for 20 minutes before a thunderstorm washed away nearly an hour.
Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.
'Nitish is our premium batting all-rounder at the moment. So I would say it's a very good chance to play this Test.'
As India weigh their options ahead of the second innings, all eyes remain on Pant
Roux, who first worked with India in the early 2000s, says while cricket has changed drastically in two decades, especially the volume of matches, his job remains the same, that is to prepare players physically so their skills can shine.
England openers Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed made India's bowlers toil without success for 50 overs on Sunday but their lack of intent to score runs made the team's survival even more difficult, the hosts' captain Virat Kohli said.
Should Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan be dropped?
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad on Friday.
Rohit Sharma last went past the 50-run mark five months ago, when he made 52 against New Zealand during the Bengaluru Test in October.
South Africa named uncapped left-arm spinner Paul Harris in their squad for the remaining two Tests against India.
New Zealand will go with a four-seamer attack and will not risk spinner Daniel Vettori for the second and final Test against England starting at Headingley on Friday, captain Brendon McCullum said.
Help captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri pick India's playing XI for the Jamaica Test.
Gautam Gambhir believes that the onus will be on stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane to lead the fightback against Australia
Statistical highlights of the second day's play in the second Test between India and New Zealand at McLean Park, in Napier, on Friday. New Zealand's 619 for nine wickets declared is their third total of 600-plus, their best ever against India in New Zealand, bettering the 502 at Christchurch in 1967-68.
4 - Number of sixes hit by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, becoming the fourth Indian to hit four sixes in an innings against Australia after Ravi Shastri (6), Virender Sehwag (5) and Sachin Tendulkar (4).
He is suffering from a groin injury and would be replaced by 22-year-old Kamran Akmal.
8 - Number of times Dravid has been dismissed without scoring in Test cricket. The 19 balls he faced before being dismissed makes it the longest duck of his career.
Amit Mishra became the sixth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in his debut innings.
Conway's 78 from 108 balls on a grassy pitch gave the hosts a flying start
Alastair Cook did not quite agree his side may have the momentum from the drawn first Test against New Zealand as they head into the second on Thursday though his assertion they were growing in confidence sent an ominous warning to Brendon McCullum's team.
South Africa lost four wickets in the final session of a fluctuating first day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday but finished with a defiant flourish to end on 309 for six.
'His hands are quite sore. We want to get his confidence back up.'
On a hot day in Pindi, cramps had kicked in, resulting in Litton requiring on-field medical treatment. After receiving some medical attention, Litton was seen limping and continued to stay on the field.
Australia called up two more quick bowlers to their squad for the second Ashes Test as they continue to search for the killer touch that again eluded them in the first Test at the Gabba on Monday.
Indian opener Murali Vijay will miss the second Test against West Indies due to a thumb injury and will be replaced by Lokesh Rahul, skipper Virat Kohli said ahead of the match that begins at Kingston's Sabina Park later on Saturday.
India's opening batsman Virender Sehwag was ruled out of the match against Sri Lanka because of a fever and throat infection. Yuvraj Singh took his place.
Among other developments, middle order batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the next three Tests due to injury.
The beleaguered tourists lined up without their ace bowler in the second contest, Panesar believes India would need to figure out a way to scythe 20 scalps to stand triumphant for the first time in Birmingham.
Captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Rahman shared a century stand to help Bangladesh fight back from Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and lead the hosts to 253 for six on the opening day of the second and final Test against Australia on Monday.
Statistical highlights at the end of third day's play in the second Test between India and New Zealand on Sunday.
Crushed in the series-opener, India aim to draw level when they go into the second cricket Test against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday amid growing concerns over their famed batting line-up's ability to deliver in overseas conditions.
Simon Katich and Shane Watson have shared an opening stand of 99 -- Australia's best at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, surpassing the 91 between Mark Taylor and Michael Slater in March 1998.
Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, visitors eye spin boost at Edgbaston.
