IND vs NZ 1st Test: Key Changes In The Playing 11, Shubman Gill Misses Out: After a rain interruption on Day One that caused a lot of drama, fans are looking forward to the IND vs NZ 1st Test in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. The toss was carried out on Day Two, where India successfully won the toss and chose to bat first. Rohit Sharma, the team captain, reiterated the decision, stating the nature of the pitch was conducive to making runs.
Weather Report
Unfortunately, the Bengaluru weather has been adverse to the events. Day one got completely washed out due to heavy rains. Light rains are expected for the next two to three days, as the forecast depicts. Play is already on, and the ground staff will ensure that they do maximal play. Even as the match approaches, fans will hope temperature or rain does not affect the outcome.
Playing XI: Major Changes
There are a few important changes to the playing XI for India. With the notable absence of Akash Deep, who is out-rested for this match. Instead, India goes to include Kuldeep Yadav. In terms of the batting order, KL Rahul has returned to the squad. Shubman Gill will not feature in the opening test as he is suffering from an injury to the neck.
India’s Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav
Also Read: IND vs NZ 1st Test: Day 1 Called Off Due To Rain At Chinnaswamy
New Zealand’s Playing XI:
Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Will O’Rourke.
There are World Test Championship (WTC) points at stake in this particular Test match. Thus both teams will be keen on enhancing their respective WTC standings.
