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NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir were seen sharing light moments during Team India's net session on Tuesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

New Zealand are upbeat after the eight-wicket win in the rain-hit first Test against India in Bengaluru, and their middle-order batsman Daryl Mitchell says the team is ready to face any challenge, including a spinning track, in the second match of the series in Pune beginning this Thursday.

NEW DELHI: As the second Test commences in Pune on Thursday, India will be eager to make a strong comeback following their disappointing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first match at Bengaluru. The team management will be closely examining the optimal squad composition to ensure a competitive performance.

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NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook feels that Kane Williamson of New Zealand is the only player who can equal the in-form Joe Root at this "precise moment in time."

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Pune, India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate said Rishabh Pant will be "fine for this Test" and should hopefully keep wickets.

KL Rahul finds himself in precarious position after poor scores in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The 32-year-old scored 0 and 12 in the two innings and his struggles in the middle order played a role in India's collapse in both essays and an eventual 8-wicket loss.

Coach Stacey Marinkovich wants to see the Diamonds show some pride after being humbled in the opening Constellation Cup clash.

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