![]() ![]() It is a contest between minds, between talents. Both Dhawan and Rohit will need to acclimatize quickly and spend maximum time in practice sessions ahead of the New Zealand tour.Ĭricket, after all that has been said and done, is a contest between bat and ball. Rohit failed to read the pitch and the deliveries – caught behind, bowled, bowled and LBW being how he was dismissed in his four innings. Dhawan almost repeatedly gifted his wicket after starting on a positive note – 29 being his best score. What also doesn’t do justice to their skills is the manner in which they were dismissed. Their combined total of 121 runs from the two Tests hardly does justice to their caliber. While Dhawan failed to build on his starts, Rohit looked out-of-sorts. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have been in prime form but it did not show in the recent tour. But it also has two others who have roared loudly at home, only to falter in South Africa. India’s new generation of fierce batsmen has Pujara, Kohli and Rahane. That India’s top-three scorers hit 98 boundaries in the two Tests – 30 more than hit by South Africa’s top-three run-getters, is a sign that this team means business. For example, he was struck on his helmet twice by Steyn and yet, instead of buckling down, Rahane continued to respect the good deliveries and punish the bad ones. Although he had played just one Test before the tour, the 25-year-old’s sensible batting was admirable. Even Rahane ensured that he put a price on his wicket. Although the two bowlers managed to dominate a few sessions, they were made to toil as well. Pujara and Kohli stood tall against a menacing pace attack led by Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander. Men in blue who may paint a different hue With in-form Pujara, Kohli and Rahane raring to fire, green-top alone may not be a challenge good enough. India defeated New Zealand when they last toured here in 2008-09. ![]() ![]() The Kiwis however, have largely dominated proceedings against India at home – winning four of the eight series’ played since 1955-56. New Zealand have been beaten by India in 18 Tests overall, winning on nine occasions. The realization that India’s strength is its batting – regardless of venues and conditions, will further bolster India’s prospects against New Zealand who punch above their weight in home conditions. Curators may be putting in extra hours to prepare quick pitches but Indian batsmen too appear to be up to the challenge. Kiwi coach Mike Hesson has made no secret of the fact that green-tops, not his bowlers, will be the main weapon against India. #MICHAEL BUBLE BRRIP 720P SERIES#This augurs well ahead of the ODI and Test series in New Zealand. The trio showed excellent application – hooking, pulling and most importantly, ducking at the right moments. For example, it was the first time that the top-three scorers in a Test series in South Africa were Indians – Cheteshwar Pujara (280), Virat Kohli (272) and Ajinkya Rahane (209). While the Test series was lost 0-1, the team’s batting was a much brighter reflection of its former self. This was on ample display in the team’s recent tour to South Africa. India’s young brigade of batsmen believe in a simple principle – harder you bowl, harder we hit. That time is now over! Well, almost over, anyway. Green tops were meticulously prepared to ‘welcome’ the sub-continent team. Once upon a time, foreign teams knew that the best way to bully and beat a touring Indian side was to taunt the players with pace and bounce. ![]()
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