Ian Chappell has a valuable piece of advice for Indian batsmen after poor show in NZ

Ian Chappell came forward to comment on what went wrong for Team India in ongoing Test series against New Zealand where batsmen have struggled to get going. India tasted a bitter defeat in first Test by 10 wickets and w need a miracle to win series-deciding second Test match as y have t yet mand to surpass 100-run le and only have six wickets in hand.

'Bat cautiously in Test cricket': Ian Chappell 

In his column for a sports news website, Ian Chappell wrote that re is a time for aggression and re’s also occasionally a requirement to bat cautiously in Test cricket. former Australian cricketer mentioned that New Zealand, much like England’s seaming surfaces, is a place where caution is required more often than in Australia, where most pitches are extremely true. cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst termed top-ranked side's batting performance at Basin Reserve in Wellington (1st Test) as 'abysmal' as y failed to reach 200 in both innings of that contest. 

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Can India pull off a miracle?

India enjoyed a seven-run le over New Zealand after bowling m out for 235 courtesy off some brilliant bowling performances from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami who ended up with three and four scalps each. India, in ir second innings, got off to worst possible start as loss of wickets at regular intervals hampered m from setting a fighting target for Kiwis. At end of play on Day 2, Virat Kohli & Co. were reduced to 90/6 with a 97-run le.

With Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari still in middle, India would be hoping that duo would d some precious runs on board and set up a good total which will be very helpful for Indian bowlers in fourth innings. 

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