UPDATE: First session washed out
And it’s confirmed! The first session has been washed out. The light drizzle continues forcing the covers to stay on.
Predictions are for a better afternoon with the skies clearing up a bit. For now, it is LUNCH.
Some cheers, but for other reasons
Weather update
“Still drizzling, covers are on,” says Dhruva Prasad.
“I feel like I’ve learnt a lot from those India A tours”
Who do you think should sub in for Rohit for BGT opening Test? If you’ve heard Abhimanyu Easwaran in multiple places and want to know more about him, read here:
Since 2021, Easwaran has been the top-scoring Indian opener in First-Class (FC) cricket, amassing 2,947 runs in 32 matches at an impressive average of 61.39 as of October 8, 2024.
SQUADS
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(c), Will Young, Kane Williamson*, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell(w), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
(*Williamson unavailable for first Test)
Bengaluru Test ‘special’ for Ravindra
India has been on a roll, crushing Bangladesh at Kanpur earlier this month in two days. While Ravindra acknowledged its might but added that New Zealand was not far behind.
India has been on a roll, crushing Bangladesh at Kanpur earlier this month in two days. Ravindra acknowledged its might but added that New Zealand was not far behind.
Update: Teams to make use of the indoor facilities to warm up
Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is taking a look at the ground. Looks like they will be shifting their practice session to the indoor facilities.
Some Indian team members, including Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal, have arrived at the venue. - Dhruva Prasad
Some spectators have also been spotted at the stadium.
Weather update
“The rain has picked up again a bit here,” our reporter informs.
NZ skipper Latham: A huge privilege to be in this position
Latham skippered New Zealand the last time it played Test cricket in India (November 2021 at Mumbai) in the absence of then-captain Kane Williamson, who is set to miss the first Test here due to a groin injury.
Latham skippered New Zealand the last time it played Test cricket in India (November 2021 at Mumbai) in the absence of then-captain Kane Williamson, who is set to miss the first Test here due to a groin injury.
Update
“The Indian team didn’t come to the venue at all. The Kiwis came and left,” informs Dhruva Prasad.
Weather update
“There’s still a drizzle at the venue. But the rain is supposed to relent between 12 and 3 PM today,” pings Dhruva Prasad
Some big news from Tuesday’s Rohit Sharma press conference
India captain has virtually ruled out Mohammed Shami from the upcoming Test tour of Australia, saying that the pacer’s recovery from an ankle surgery has been hampered by swelling in his knees and it would not be right to take an “undercooked” version of him for the marquee showdown.
Shami last played for India during the ODI World Cup final last year and has been recuperating from ankle surgery after that.
Update
Toss has been officially delayed due to rain.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium’s drainage system
Wondering if M. Chinnaswamy Stadium can hold up this much rain?
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While heavy showers lashed the city on the eve of the India vs New Zealand opener, overcast conditions and rain are expected throughout the day, potentially affecting the first day.
Weather update
“Some good news. The rain has reduced to a light drizzle. But the covers are still on.”
Dhruva Prasad with some good news.
Weather update
Rain continues and there’s a good chance we might be heading for a delayed start.
IND vs NZ head-to-head record in Tests
IND vs BAN Head-to-Head: India and New Zealand have so far met 62 times in Tests with India winning 22 and New Zealand 13.
Weather update
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“The rain gets harder. Looking very bleak,” Dhruva Prasad says.
Can New Zealand throw the odd curveball?
“With India being unbeaten in a Test against New Zealand at home since 1988 and riding the high of 18 consecutive Test series wins in its backyard, little is likely to change.”
Here’s Dhruva Prasad’s preview of the opening Test.
India versus New Zealand rivalry, if it may be termed so, has more feel to it than a contrived fixture in an ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) that is bursting at the seams.
Weather update
“Persistent rain”, pings our reporter in Bengaluru, Dhruva Prasad.
Live streaming info
India vs New Zealand Test series can be streamed live on Jio Cinema and telecast on Sports18 network. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
How’s the weather in Bengaluru?
It rained on and off yesterday till last night. Currently, a few parts of the city are getting showers however the rain is expected to stop around 8 AM. Bengaluru is forecasted to have on and off spells throughout the day with the next coming only around 11 AM; if it stops raining at 8 AM that is.
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Welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the India vs New Zealand first Test match set to be played in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for the live updates.
