The first Test between India and New Zealand ended in a dramatic fashion as the Kane Williamson-led visitors managed to earn a draw. Ajinkya Rahane & Co. couldn't claim the last wicket as the Black Caps ended at 165/9 in pursuit of 284 on the final day on Monday (November 29).

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New Zealand pulled off a thrilling draw against India in the first Test in Kanpur on Tuesday (September 29) after tail-ender Azaj Patel and debutant Rachin Ravindra showcased remarkable resistance to deny India the final wicket towards the end of the final session on Day 5 of the series-opener on Monday.

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India and New Zealand were involved in a thrilling first Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. Electing to bat first, Ajinkya Rahane-led India posted 345 all-out whereas New Zealand were bundled out for 296 in their first essay.

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New Zealand managed to survive by the barest of margins on the last day of the first Test against India after a gritty performance from their lower-order batters insured that visitors walked away with a draw here at Green Park, Kanpur on Monday.

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Virat Kohli was rested for the three T20Is between India and New Zealand and also remained out of action for the two-match Test series opener, at Kanpur. Nonetheless, the 33-year-old is gearing up to return to action on the 22-yard cricket strip for the second and final Test versus the Black Caps, to be held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on December 3.

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The New Zealand bowlers ran through the Indian top-order during the first session of Day 4 of the ongoing first Test between the two sides in Kanpur on Sunday. Resuming their second innings from 1/14 on the penultimate day of the Test match, the hosts were blown away under pressure as Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson combined to wreak havoc with the ball.

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Test cricket has returned in India after the India-England series, which was held early this year. Following the IPL 2021 edition's final leg and T20 World Cup, both held in the UAE, the longest format has returned for the national side as Ajinkya Rahane-led India have locked horns with Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the series opener of the two-match Tests, in Green Park, Kanpur on Thursday (November 25).

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After a gruelling T20 season, with IPL 2021's final leg followed by T20 World Cup in the UAE, Test cricket has now returned for the cricket lovers worldwide. While Sri Lanka-West Indies are involved in a Test series in the island nation, Team India have also kicked off their Test season with the first Test versus New Zealand underway in Kanpur on Thursday (November 25).

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Ajinkya Rahane-led Team India won the toss and decided to bat first on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test versus New Zealand on Thursday (November 25). Riding on half-centuries from Shubman Gill (52), debutant Shreyas Iyer (75 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 50), India closed the day's play being well-placed at 258-4.

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Virat Kohli had a tough time in IPL 2021 and the T20 World Cup. Leading RCB and India's T20I side for the final time, Kohli couldn't inspire both his franchise and national side to glory in the IPL 14's final leg and the seventh edition of the T20 WC, respectively, in the UAE.

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Shreyas Iyer became India's 303rd Test cricketer on Thursday morning (November 25) as he received the elusive cap from legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar ahead of the commencement of the first Test between India and New Zealand.

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New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson feels that playing Test cricket in India will be a different challenge, considering he is touring the country for the first time.

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Ahead of India's first Test versus New Zealand, at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, head coach Rahul Dravid bowled some off-spin at the nets. The video has gone viral in no time as it was shared of Team India's official Instagram handle.

VIRAL: Team India coach Rahul Dravid resorts to off-spin in nets ahead of 1st Test vs NZ - WATCH

After the three T20Is, the action will now move to the two-match Test series between India and New Zealand. The series opener will commence on Thursday (November 25) with Ajinkya Rahane-led India to lock horns with the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

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After the three-match T20I series, the action between India and New Zealand will now move to the two-match Test series, starting from Thursday (November 25) at The Green Park Stadium, Kanpur.

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Rohit Sharma-led Team India demolished the second-stringed New Zealand side in the just-concluded T20Is at home, on Sunday evening (November 21). Taking an unassailable lead in the series post their win in the second and penultimate encounter, India went onto beat the Black Caps by a whopping 73-run margin at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata to seal the series 3-0.

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels Ajinkya Rahane is quite fortunate to still be part of the Indian Test team ahead of the start of the home series against New Zealand.

Ajinkya Rahane is fortunate he is still in India's Test side: Gautam Gambhir ahead of New Zealand series

Team India is now entering a new era under Rohit Sharma post their dismal campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. As Virat Kohli had already announced that he will step aside as the T20I captain post the showpiece event, Rohit has officially taken over in the shortest format and will look to take the Men in Blue to greater heights.

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Indian cricket team captain and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Virat Kohli celebrates his 33rd birthday on Friday (November 05). Kohli has been a run machine for India across formats and continues to produce match-winning performances for his team while batting at an incredible consistency.

Tough times don't last, tough people do: Virender Sehwag leads wishes for Virat Kohli on 33rd birthday

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be an impact player for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup, India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said, urging the side to rally around the injury-ravaged cricketer whose role as a bowler is uncertain due to fitness issues.

T20 WC: Hardik Pandya will be an impact player for India, Rishabh Pant a game-changer, says Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli's captaincy has been the talk of the town in the cricketing fraternity for quite some time. Under him, India remains a potent force across formats and have excelled in bilateral series.

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Many former cricketers have lashed out at India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane for his struggles and inconsistency. For the unversed, Rahane averages only 19.

If he doesn't perform vs NZ, you can say 'thank you very much': Virender Sehwag sets ultimatum for struggling Ajinkya Rahane

Team India beat England on Day 5 of the fourth and penultimate Test by a comfortable margin of 157 runs, in defence of 368. While the day's play started with all three results possible, with England being 77 for no loss, Indian bowlers led the charge -- especially after the lunch break -- to dismiss Joe Root-led hosts for 210, from being 141-2 at one stage.

If I wasn't dropped, Rahul Dravid and others wouldn't have come in: Sanjay Manjrekar calls for Ajinkya Rahane's omission

India batting coach Vikram Rathour has said that the stage has not come yet where the team management starts worrying about the form of Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.

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