India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.
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Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin picked four wickets each to put India in control as Bangladesh were bowled out for 227 in their first innings, on Day 1 of the second and final Test.
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.
By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India ensured that they stayed alive in the series.
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can excel on Australian tracks, just like he did in South Africa last year.
For India's current head coach, the Test series defeat against New Zealand at home, a first in 12 years and after 18 victories on the trot, would be a bitter pill to swallow.
India produced their own version of 'Bazball' to squeeze out a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh from a seemingly dead Test match en route to a 2-0 series sweep on Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant marked his return to his favourite format with a sensational hundred in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.
Both Pant, who played a key role in India's series victory last time, and Carey are known for their aggressive brand of cricket.
India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
Virat Kohli has succumbed to spin three times in the first two Tests, while scoring just 68 runs in four innings.
'Why does Ashwin have to be that guy again?'
Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.
Here's a glimpse of India's new faces and veterans sweating it out...
The Indian players went through a gruelling training session ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, starting next week.
Ashwin has urged bowlers to start working on their batting skills in order to meet the demands of the game.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon termed Indian players as superstars' while hoping to revive his on-field rivalry with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
'I think ODI cricket needs to find its relevance'
Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Tom Latham to claim his 418th Test wicket and go past Harbhajan Singh on the fifth and final day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Monday. He is now only behind Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev in the overall standings.
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?
'We shot about 20 or 30 days, I'd say at best 20 per cent. The big stuff is remaining.'
As Ashwin will now be sharing the dressing room with Buttler, Twitter enjoyed a field day.
Robin Uthappa believes Tabraiz Shamsi, a left-arm chinaman bowler, could be a liability on the batting-friendly Barbados pitch.
India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
Rohit Sharma and veteran batter Virat Kohli moved down a rung each to be placed 8th and 10th
Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the rain-truncated second Test in Kanpur to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Tuesday.
"I think it is a feature that's existing, and it is definitely being developed. As a playing unit, to only believe in that and say this guy will bowl to this person, you can't work like that. But I think it's giving a tactical edge to teams," he agreed.
India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
Ashwin is shaping up well and looking 'comfortable during training', Jasprit Bumrah said
Simon Doull lambasted Indian batters for their poor batting performance against spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips during the second Test
Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.
'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to England along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19
While the others seemed relaxed, Pujara stood at attention.
Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil Dev's 434 Test scalps on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday to become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the longest format of the game.
Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has moved on from the bitter run-out episode with Ravichandran Ashwin, his franchise Rajasthan Royals said after the premier India off-spinner joined the Englishman in the team for the upcoming IPL 2022 season.
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