NZ vs Ind: Harbhajan Singh bats for extra spinner after Hamilton defeat

India’s dominant run on field was hindered when y were surprised by a 4-wicket defeat at hands of New Zealand on February 5. In spite of Shreyas Iyer’s heroics, Virat Kohli’s sensibility and KL Rahul’s fireworks, Black Caps chased down mammoth target (348) with 4 wickets and 11 balls to spare. Cricketer-turned-commentator Harbhajan Singh has some words of advice for Virat Kohli and co.  

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NZ vs Ind: Harbhajan Singh calls for two spinners in line-up

While commentating for official broadcasting channel of series, commentator Harbhajan Singh pointed out that this Kiwi line-up might struggle against two wrist spinners. He championed Yuzvendra Chahal as an ideal spin-bowling partner for Kuldeep Yadav in playing XI. He also suggested dropping Kedar Jadhav to make way for Chahal who did t feature in first match of series.  

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Harbhajan Singh felt confident that this New Zealand side can tackle any fast-bowling cartel on any given day. However, he implied that playing two top-class spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal simultaneously can cause hosts much trouble. fast bowlers were taken to cleaners in Hamilton as pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur conceded a combined 196 runs from ir 28.1 overs.

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NZ vs Ind 2020: ODI Series

two teams will w collide in second game of three-match series on February 8. match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland and action will commence at 7:30 AM IST. ODI leg of tour will n conclude with a potential series-decider on February 11 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

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