India v New Zealand, Test series: 5 Indian players to watch out for

The upcoming Test series between India and New Zealand is slated to commence at Kanpur from 22nd September. While the Indian squad is yet to be declared, the Kiwis have already announced their 15 member squad which is to be led by Kane Williamson.

The Test series will witness various world class players like Kohli, Williamson, Guptill, Ashwin, Santner, Rahane and many more set to battle it out on the field. It has always been a difficult task to defeat India at home. While Kiwis would be looking to take out a leaf from their book, India would be thriving on some wonderful performances from their crop. Here we take a look at 5 players to watch out for from the Indian side.

1. Virat Kohli

Undoubtedly India’s best bet as a batsman when it comes to any format of the game. Kohli has already marvelled in challenges that have come on his way. With this being only his second venture as a captain at home, one will expect him to come out all guns blazing with the bat.

In the test format, he has not been able to keep up with his consistency in the limited overs format. His form has been quite indifferent in Test. While he got a brilliant double hundred in the first game at the Carribean islands, he failed to deliver anything special thereafter.

With the Kiwi series to be played at home, this gives Virat a perfect opportunity to improve his Test record. Thus to make amends of being more consistent in this format of the game, he would be looking to leave no stone unturned against the Kiwis.

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