India vs New Zealand 2016 News

Williamson said the Kiwi batsmen did not justify to lose eight wickets for just 16 runs.

New Zealand made 262 and 236 at Kanpur and followed them with even smaller totals of 204 and 197 at the Eden Gardens.

Dhawan, also a left-handed opener from Delhi, got hit on his finger in the second innings of the second Test while batting and was subsequently ruled out of the final Test here.

The series against the Black Caps marks the start of a packed programme of international cricket for India who also host England, Bangladesh and Australia later this season.

It was a turnaround of sorts for India, who had staggered to 239/7 yesterday on a pitch that offered uneven bounce.

The two batsmen men raised a crucial 141-run stand for the third fourth wicket when India were struggling at 46 for three.

Ravindra Jadeja (0) and Wriddhiman Saha (14) were holding fort for the home side when stumps were drawn at the end of the 87th over due to bad light.

Currently, the fomrer right-handed batsman is in Kolkata, commentating on the 2nd Test between India and New Zeland.

India won the first match with a big margin of 197 runs against New Zealand at Kanpur. Second match will start from 30th September in Kolkata.

Ganguly was spotted inspecting the pitch a number of times throughout the day, instructing the groundsmen to further remove the grass coating on the 22-yard strip.

The selectors had earlier announced a list of 46 probables for the Ranji Trophy.

With 10 wins and two draws in their last 12 matches, India have been unstoppable on home turf in a journey that began with the 1-2 series loss against England in December 2012.

India are now 1-0 up in the three-match series against Kiwis.

Neesham is expected to be fit for the second Test, which begins on September 30 in Kolkata.