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India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Mayank Agarwal ton takes India to 221/4 at stumps

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 04, 2021, 08:08:55 IST

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India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Mayank Agarwal ton takes India to 221/4 at stumps

Mayank Agarwal (120 not out) smoked a scintillating ton as India got to 221 for four against New Zealand at stumps on Day 1 of the series-deciding Test in Mumbai. For New Zealand, spinner Ajaz Patel picked up 4 wickets. Get live cricket score updates of 2nd Test match between India vs New Zealand. Check live scorecard, ball by ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India

11:19 (IST) Dec 03

We've had a fair amount of cricket. From my point of view fortunate in a way to have that time off in the World Cup to take a step back and to work on a few things to build my body back over the course of 3 or 4 weeks. It's tough work but looking forward to the challenge today. We came down for lunch yesterday, we played a little bit of cards, been a good chance to take a step back and refresh. It was tough five days up in Kanpur, nice to have a chance to rest and recover and get ready for today. We had two contrasting games (in the IPL, playing at Wankhede), we won by 10 wickets in one and one where it was so hot that we cooked ourselves and got rolled with the bat. Maybe a little bit more for the bowlers here but from what I have been told it does, it can break up and turn as well. For us, it's about trying to adapt and take our game based on what the situation gives us and see what happens. We knew we had two Tests, and we are coming over here to try and win the series, wasn't about drawing the series or just trying to compete. It was about winning a game and winning the series. Certainly lucky to be in a position we are now coming into this Test and we'd be putting our best foot forward in the next five days.

Kyle Jamieson

11:13 (IST) Dec 03

Throwback - Hadlee, Bracewell and a Kiwi heist at Wankhede Stadium

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10:57 (IST) Dec 03

Details - Injuries rule Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane out of second Test

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10:47 (IST) Dec 03

Revised session timings - Early Lunch has been taken on Day 1

Session 2: 12 noon to 14:40 | Tea - 14:40 to 15:00 | Session 3 - 15:00 to 17:30 | 78 overs to be bowled

10:36 (IST) Dec 03

Update - Another delay but we will have toss at 11:30 am IST. Game will begin at 12 noon IST!

It is official! Both the umpires Anil Chaudhary and Nitin Menon had a look at the playing conditions alongside match referee Javagal Srinath and we will have another delay. But the good news is toos will take place at 11:30 am IST and the game will begin at noon!

10:28 (IST) Dec 03

Wankhede Stadium, a happy hunting ground for Virat Kohli

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10:11 (IST) Dec 03

The hustle continues...

The groundsmen are tirelessly working out in the middle to get the park ready. We are 20 minutes away from the next inspection and hopefully we will get started shortly after that! (Photo credit: BLACKCAPS Twitter)

09:58 (IST) Dec 03

Ishant, Rahane, Jadeja and Williamson not to feature in the second Test

So, four key players not to feature in this second Test. Three from the India and one from the Kiwi camp. The toss has yet not taken place and we already have some big updates! Not a good start to this second Test. Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja and Kane Williamson will sit out of this Test due to different injures. Tom Latham will lead New Zealand in this Test.

09:52 (IST) Dec 03

Kane Williamson ruled out of second Test!

New Zealand skipper captain Kane Williamson will miss the second and final Test against India in Mumbai as he continues to battle the left-elbow injury which has troubled him for much of 2021 - Blackcaps Twitter

09:43 (IST) Dec 03

Injury update on Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane sustained a minor left hamstring strain while fielding on the final day of the 1st Test match in Kanpur. Since he has not recovered completely, he has been ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai. His progress will be closely monitored by the medical team - BCCI

09:42 (IST) Dec 03

Injury update on Ravindra Jadeja

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja suffered a right forearm injury during the 1st Test match in Kanpur. After undergoing scans, he was diagnosed with a swelling on his forearm. He has been advised rest and is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai - BCCI

09:42 (IST) Dec 03

Injury update on Ishant Sharma

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma dislocated his left little finger during the final day of the 1st Test match in Kanpur. He is thus ruled out of the 2nd Test in Mumbai. The medical team will continue to monitor his progress - BCCI

09:38 (IST) Dec 03

Update - Toss delayed again!

The toss has been further delayed due to wet outfield. The wait continues! The next inspection will take place at 10:30 am IST.

09:30 (IST) Dec 03

India suffer multiple injury blows!

Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja have been ruled out of the 2nd Test.

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09:26 (IST) Dec 03

Kane Williamson not to play today?

It looks like Kane Williamson is going to miss this second Test. Simon Doull, in the pre-match show said that it might be Williamson's elbow issue that might force him out of this Test. Williamson hasn't dressed for the toss and it looks like Tom Latham will lead the Kiwis today!

09:18 (IST) Dec 03

There's a bit of moisture usually, but this might hold because it's been under the covers. This will certainly spin, because I can see cracks and these will open up with the sun out. Because of the moisture on Day 1, there will be seam, so if you bat first you have to bat well, but you don't want to bat last. This might be a good toss to lose.

Ajit Agarkar and Deep Dasgupta in Pitch Report

09:01 (IST) Dec 03

We are not starting on time. Our concern is run-up and the close-in areas, so hoping for it to improve. The pitch is certainly fine, it's the grass areas that's a concern. The conditions won't be 100% because it's been raining for two days. Our main concern is the safety of the players, so if the close-in conditions get better, we'll have a game today. The concern is the in-field.

Umpires Anil Chaudhary and Nitin Menon explaining their reasons for toss delay

08:45 (IST) Dec 03

Update - Toss delayed due to wet outfield

Toss has been delayed due to the wet outfield. There is no rain at the moment but the outfield is a concern for the umpires. The run-up regions are dangerously damp. Inspection will now take place at 9:30 am IST and the further proceeding will be decided after that.

08:35 (IST) Dec 03

The wet and cloudy conditions in Mumbai at present would make the Kiwis feel more at home - it's as if they're in Christchurch or Wellington, than in a city known for its heat and humidity

08:24 (IST) Dec 03

Mohammed Siraj looks good for a return and bolster India's seam attack in helpful conditions

India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Mayank Agarwal ton takes India to 221/4 at stumps

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Ajit Agarkar and Deep Dasgupta in Pitch Report

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