Gautam Gambhir & Rohit Sharma Set to Revive India's Classic Strategy Against NZ in 2nd Test At Pune

After shocking loss to New Zealand in 1st Test match, Team India will look to brush off past and focus on present when y lock horns against Kiwis in Pune. 2nd Test match will be crucial for Men in Blue as a win will t only level series, but it will also help m gain vital World Test Championship Points. To secure a win in Pune Test, Gautam Gambhir & Rohit Sharma 's Team India would aim to enforce a classic strategy against Blackcaps at MCA Stium.

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Rohit Sharma & Gautam Gambhir To Rely On ‘Slow’ Tactics For 2nd IND vs NZ Test In Pune

Rohit Sharma -led Team India's shocking overall dismissal at 46 has startled camp, and y will look to avoid such a scenario in future. A lot of criticism was relayed toward pitch, and questions were also raised on what of track would be used for 2nd test match in Pune. If reports are to be believed, expect a similar pitch like one used in Bengaluru for upcoming red-ball match between two cricketing giants.

As per a report from ESPNcricinfo, for second test, a slow-turning pitch is reportedly in store. pitch, which is packed with black soil, will have less bounce than it did for first test in Bengaluru. ditionally, a slightly slower and flatter pitch is expected. It's also being said that second test's pitch will have almost grass on it. Similar to Bengaluru, manment is expected to use at least three spinners if pitch is indeed low and slow.

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For Team India, pressure has mounted on m as y need to win remaining set of matches in series. Both matches will take place in Maharashtra , with second one being at MCA Stium in Pune and third at iconic Wankhede Stium in Mumbai. Indian Cricket Team has also me a table move after calling up all-rounder Washington Sundar, who would link up with team in Pune. Sundar's inclusion is also teworthy, as it will give Team India ar spin-bowling option alongside R Ashwin, Ravindra Jeja and Kuldeep Yav. It is yet to be seen if hosts try to take vant of MCA pitch.