After a series of injuries, Mohammed Shami is on the road to recovery and aiming to regain his spot on the Indian cricket team. The pacer was seen training at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, bowling at full pace with minimal breaks, showcasing both physical and mental resilience. Fans and experts are eagerly anticipating Shami's return to the field, but his full recovery and readiness for competitive cricket will require careful monitoring and integration.
After India's loss to New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, KL Rahul was seen bowing to the pitch and touching it, sparking rumors on social media that it might have been his last Test match. Given that the stadium was once his home ground during his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the gesture was seen as an emotional farewell from the player. However, with his recent poor performance in the match, it remains to be seen if Rahul will continue representing India in Test cricket.
New Zealand's all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who is originally from Bengaluru, played a crucial role in his team's first Test win in India in 36 years. He scored a century in the first innings and remained unbeaten in a tricky chase, earning him the Player of the Match award. Ravindra, who has fond memories of playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, also credits the facilities at the Chennai Super Kings' academy for his success.
The Indian cricket team displayed a dominating performance in the first test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, thanks to an impressive century by Sarfaraz Khan. With a commanding lead on the scoreboard, team India looks to be in a strong position to secure a victory over their opponents at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The young batsman's impressive performance has put India in a favorable position in the test match.
Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan put on an impressive display of counter-attacking batting on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After the early loss of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, the duo smashed fifties to lead India's fightback against the visitors, with Kohli also reaching the 9000-run milestone in Test cricket. However, just before stumps, Kohli's dismissal by New Zealand's Glenn Phillips added to the drama of the day that saw a mammoth first innings lead for the visitors and a brilliant 134 from Rachin Ravindra.
Right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry's impressive five-wicket haul on the second day of the Bengaluru Test at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium helped New Zealand gain the upper hand against India. His exceptional bowling, coupled with solid support from his teammates, led to India being bowled out for just 46 runs. New Zealand then responded strongly, with Devon Conway's knock of 91 guiding them to a lead of 134 runs at the end of Day 2. This marks the lowest total by a team against New Zealand in Tests, highlighting Henry's exceptional performance and New Zealand's dominance in the match.
India's opening match against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru turned into a nightmare as they collapsed to just 46 runs in the first innings. To make things worse, star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant also suffered an injury to the same knee he had surgery on in December 2022. Captain Rohit Sharma provided an update on Pant's condition and whether or not he will be able to play for the rest of the match.
Team India, fresh from their victory against Bangladesh, gears up to face New Zealand in a three-match Test series starting from October 16 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Ahead of the series, the BCCI shared a practice session clip featuring veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin talking about the importance of adaptability in Test cricket, which is considered the pinnacle of the sport. With a solid lead at the top of the World Test Championship table, India will look to secure their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand in the upcoming series and winning at least one game in the Border-Gavaskar series later on.
After a successful series against Bangladesh, India faces a tough test against New Zealand in the 1st Test match. All eyes are on veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant will also be on display. With the Chinnaswamy wicket likely to favor bowlers due to recent rain, fans eagerly await to see if India can come out on top.
Indian batsman KL Rahul, who started his career from M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Mumbai, feels nostalgic as he returns to his "home ground" to play against New Zealand. In a video posted by the BCCI, Rahul talks about his journey from playing as an 11-year-old to becoming a key member of the Indian cricket team. He also reminisces about spending time at his favorite canteen at the stadium and receives a special compliment from teammate Ravindra Jadeja.