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How Will India Lineup In The New Zealand Test?

India is making a charge to become the number 1 Test cricket team in the world, a title which is currently held by Australia. They have their eyes set on the World Test Championship (WTC) trophy, and after losing two editions in a row, they will want to make sure they win it this time. Therefore, Test matches against teams like New Zealand will surely help India get even better, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and finalise their playing XI. This article talks about how the Indian cricket team will line up for the three-match Test series against New Zealand.

How Will India Lineup Against New Zealand?

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Openers

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal is getting ready for the 1st Test against New Zealand 🏏#YashasviJaiswal #IndianCricketTeam #INDvNZ #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/FYwhYJCzO5

— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) October 15, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been phenomenal for the Indian cricket team recently and is currently the highest-ranked Indian batsman in the Test cricket rankings. This means he will surely retain his place in the side. Jaiswal has been really consistent for India and will hope to keep this up against New Zealand and further cement his place in the team.

Rohit Sharma

Another player who will surely be in the team is the Indian team captain, Rohit Sharma. Jaiswal and Sharma seem to have formed a steady partnership as the opening pair, and this will surely continue in the three-match Test series against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma had a very poor showing in the test series against Bangladesh, and he will hope he can get back into his groove and play a blinder against the Kiwis.

Middle Order

Shubman Gill

While Shubman Gill is primarily an opener, he has lost his spot to the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal and has been moved to the number 3 position. While he will surely want to fight back for his place as an opener, he has not shown much promise recently, which makes it even harder for him to win his place back. It will be interesting to see if Gill can lock in against New Zealand and prove to the selectors that he has still got it.

Virat Kohli

Many Test cricket fans will tell you that the number four position is usually reserved for the best batsman in the team, which is why it is no surprise to see Virat Kohli take this spot. He is one of India’s greatest Test batsmen in history. His mentality and perseverance make him a perfect player for the longest format of the game, and he has proved his skill in Test cricket time and time again.

Rishabh Pant

WELCOME BACK, RISHABH PANT.

– Fifty on return to Test cricket after 634 days. The format missed this superstar, class personified. 🙇‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/iBAdOBTG1X

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 21, 2024

Rishabh Pant, who very recently returned to Test cricket after a long absence, has been a welcome addition to the team. Pant made his return in the series against Bangladesh in September. This marked a return to Test cricket after 634 days away, with the talented star having to take a long break from cricket to recover from injuries that he sustained after being involved in a car accident in December 2022. Pant will hope to continue his return with a bang against New Zealand.

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KL Rahul

KL Rahul was originally a fast-paced hitter, and his ascendancy to fame came after brilliant displays of his batting prowess in the Indian Premier League. However, he has changed his game completely and now plays more as an anchor than anything. This is why he slots in at the number six spot, and the team is confident that he can bail them out if it looks like a collapse is about to happen.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja showcased his batting skills against Bangladesh recently. While he was not the main show in the first match, he played a brilliant supporting role that was crucial in helping India win the game. Jadeja is a brilliant all-rounder and one of India’s best in both the bowling and batting departments.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Century✅
Five-for✅
A match to remember for R Ashwin pic.twitter.com/kvcMRh4xDZ

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 22, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin is arguably India’s greatest-ever bowler in Test cricket. He is still their go-to bowler, but aside from his bowling skills, he also offers a lot with the bat in this format. He hit a century against Bangladesh in India’s latest Test series while also picking up six wickets in the second inning. This goes to show just how important a player Ravichandran Ashwin is for the Indian cricket team.

Bowlers

Akash Deep

Akash Deep looks like a rising star in the making for the Indian cricket team. The star has had very few opportunities but has already impressed fans and selectors alike, especially in the Test format. He bowls a very good line and does it consistently, which makes it hard for the players to bat against him. He will hope to complete his breakthrough against New Zealand and become one of India’s go-to bowlers in Test cricket.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is simply the best bowler India has. Whether it be the T20I, ODI, or Test format, he is an impeccable bowler with unbelievable accuracy. He swings the ball both ways and has incredible accuracy, which makes him nearly unplayable. No Indian bowling lineup is complete without Bumrah, and he will surely start against New Zealand.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj is the final player on this list. The bowler has had his fair share of ups and downs but has proved multiple times how crucial he can be for the Indian team, especially in the Test format. He has a knack for picking up important wickets at extremely crucial times, and he hopes he can do the same in the Test series against New Zealand.

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