Kanpur Test

India vs New Zealand: I only had 12 minutes to get set for the game, says KS Bharat on keeping wickets in Kanpur Test

Bharat, who has been an India A regular for past three years, was asked to do the wicketkeeping after Wriddhiman Saha complained of stiffness in his neck

India vs New Zealand: Hosts' spin attack combine plans, patience and a lot of Axar Patel to turn the screws on Kiwis

On a pitch that was far from a rank turner, Axar Patel was the star of the Indian spin attack that picked up nine wickets on day three of the Kanpur Test.

India vs New Zealand: Never saw myself as a white-ball specialist, says Axar Patel after five-for in first Test

The left-arm spinner took five wickets for 62 runs to bring India back in the first Test against New Zealand.

India vs New Zealand: Wriddhiman Saha out with stiff neck issue, Srikar Bharat keeping wickets on Day 3

"Wriddhiman Saha has stiffness in his neck. The BCCI medical team is treating him and monitoring his progress. KS Bharat will be keeping wickets in his absence," BCCI said in a media statement.

India vs New Zealand: After sitting years on sideline, Will Young making most of the rare opportunity

He had become the king of the sidelines. The domestic players were all aware of how good he was. But it was hard to see how he would fit into the current side, so he had never been given a chance.

BCCI has no role to play in food choices of players, says board treasurer Arun Dhumal

Dhumal also mentioned that the halal meat issue has never been brought to board’s attention.

India vs New Zealand: Pacer Kyle Jamieson up for 'different challenge' in Indian conditions

Kyle Jamieson, who has made a record-breaking start to Test cricket, with 46 wickets in just eight appearances, is undertaking his first tour of India with the national team.

India vs New Zealand: Being fearless has helped me enjoy game, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara said he didn't make major changes to his technique and it was just the fearless approach which helped him score runs in England Tests after facing criticism for lack of intent

India vs New Zealand: You may see three spinners playing, says Kiwi coach Gary Stead ahead of Kanpur Test

Gary Stead also feels that New Zealand's two-Test series against India won't feature the kind of tracks that England got in Ahmedabad during their series against Virat Kohli's men.

India vs New Zealand: Suryakumar Yadav included in Team India Test squad, say reports

In August, this year, Suryakumar Yadav was part of the India Test team that toured England but he was not included in the playing XI.