IND vs. NZ, Test 2: In the series, WTC points are at stake amid the threat of rain

In an ideal world, a Test match at Wankhede Stadium would mean queuing up for tickets, and players sweat for hours on the net, arguing about the nature of the wicket.

All this is missing before the second test between India and New Zealand. The return of the cricket to Mumbai after five years has been hampered by heavy rains and fears of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Organizers have forced only 25 percent of the crowd to leave the stadium.

However, the Test is crucial, as winning here would nominate the winner of the series and would also take the ICC World Test Championship points table.

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The return of Virat Kohli after a short break bodes well for the host, who is preparing for the best XI. With more rain coming, there is a good chance that the game will be suspended on the first day, so it is more crucial that the teams make the right choice when it comes to selecting the available players.

It has been an unforgettable year for both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have looked out of place in recent outings, but the management and players of the team are coming together, as they are the only entrances. strikingly shaped.

In that situation, Mayank Agarwal may have to sit down and give way to Captain Kohli, and Wriddhiman Saha, who is now in good form, could be considered as a potential opener, along with Shubman Gill.

Shreyas Iyer, who had her debut in the test of Kampur’s dreams, will have the opportunity to show off her charisma in her home.

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Although the team was unable to train in the hall due to rain, Kohlik and Dravid took a look at the roster and referred to the captain as a “typical Wankhede wicket” where both seamstresses and spinners will have their moments.

India may have Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma to rest, who he sees outside the rhythm of the campers. The three riders are likely to continue, as the track may turn from day two.

New Zealand could add spice to the inclusion of Neil Wagner, who was sidelined by Gill and Rahane in the final of the World Cup in Southampton in June.

The team led by Kane Williamson equalized in the first round, despite losing nine wickets, which would have certainly boosted the Black Caps ’confidence ahead of the matchday that defines the series.