Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill infused the atmosphere in Pune with a wave of positivity as India started a mounting chase against New Zealand on Day 3 on Saturday.
New Zealand seized control over the second Test and almost on the series after forcing India to fold on 156 on Day 2 of the second Test here at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.
India pacer Washington Sundar on Thursday reflected on Pune's pitch after the end of Day 1 of the second Test match against New Zealand and said that the bowlers had to give more speed to the ball.
India pacer Washington Sundar picked his favourite wicket from Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium and said that Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra's dismissal was close to him since he was batting well.
Ahead of New Zealand's second Test match against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Kiwi skipper Tom Latham said that they are looking forward to going out there and adapting to the conditions in Pune.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to Instagram and issued a statement, saying, "Squad News | Kane Williamson will not be available for the BLACKCAPS second Test match against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain."
Rohit Sharma-led Team India on Monday arrived in Pune ahead of their upcoming second Test match against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will have a slow-turning pitch ahead of India's second Test match against New Zealand, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Pakistan ended its 11-match winless streak in Test format on home soil with a thumping 152-run victory in Multan to level the series at 1-1 against England on Friday.
In an absorbing day of Test cricket, debutant Kamran Ghulam lifted Pakistan's spirits on the opening day where runs came at a rate below three against England in the second Test in Multan on Tuesday.
Ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Multan, England skipper Ben Stokes, who will be making his return to the side after an injury, said that he has no doubt that he would be able to bowl and "make an impact" if needed.
Test captain Ben Stokes will return to the fold after spending two months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury after England announced the playing XI for the second match against Pakistan.