Kolkata: India have won the toss and elected to bat first in the second match of the three-Test series against New Zealand at the Eden Gardens here today.
India will not only look to wrap up the three-Test series against New Zealand but also try to regain the top spot in the ICC Test team rankings when the two sides renew their acquaintance at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.
Gambhir’s lasting memories in whites were those at the Oval in 2014 where he could manage just three runs in his two innings.
Gambhir is likely to replace KL Rahul for the second Test against New Zealand as he suffered a right hamstring during India’s second innings in the first Test.
Hosts India will be targeting the Test team top spot as they lock horns with New Zealand in their historic 500th match starting here on Thursday.
India may be tipped to be the favourites for the upcoming Test series at home against New Zealand, but coach Anil Kumble warned on Tuesday that the visitors have enough firepower in their bowling arsenal to surprise the hosts.
Former Australian pace battery Brett Lee feels India will be too strong a challenge for New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series, with the first match starting on September 22 in Kanpur.
The below-average performance of Rohit Sharma in Test cricket is expected to be the focus of discussion when the selection committee, headed by Sandeep Patil, picks the Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, here on Monday.
New Zealand have recalled all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the upcoming three-Test tour of India beginning later this month and retained out out-of-form Martin Guptill in the 15-member squad.
The 16-member Indian squad led by skipper Virat Kohli left for West Indies on Tuesday night to face the hosts in a four-Test match series starting later this month.
BCCI on Tuesday announced the venues for the upcoming home series against New Zealand, comprising three Tests and five One-Day Internationals (ODI), with the first Test starting on September 22 in Kanpur.
India will tour West Indies for a four-match Test series in July-August after BCCI resolved their differences with their Carribbean counterparts
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