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Steven Smith back as No. 1 Test batsman as Virat Kohli slides

Steven Smith back as No. 1 Test batsman as Virat Kohli slides

Tim Southee, the Player of the Match in Wellington, has moved up to No. 6 among bowlers

26-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

'We allowed them to bowl well for longer periods' - Virat Kohli

'We allowed them to bowl well for longer periods' - Virat Kohli

He wants India's batsmen in a more positive and clear state of mind

24-Feb-2020•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Wellington

Williamson lauds Southee and Boult's 'patience and energy'

Williamson lauds Southee and Boult's 'patience and energy'

The New Zealand captain also praised Kyle Jamieson for his all-round effort on Test debut

24-Feb-2020•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Wellington

Kohli says toss had big impact, but wants more competitiveness from his players

Kohli says toss had big impact, but wants more competitiveness from his players

Rues lapses that led to first-innings deficit that was 'hard to come back from'

24-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

Southee and Boult run through India to seal massive victory

Southee and Boult run through India to seal massive victory

It was New Zealand's 100th victory in Test cricket

24-Feb-2020•The Report by Sidharth Monga

R Ashwin hopes to get back to batting more instinctively

R Ashwin hopes to get back to batting more instinctively

"I personally feel I have been a little too watchful and a little too worried about getting out in the recent past"

23-Feb-2020•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Wellington

New Zealand end day three still in the lead and in charge in Wellington

New Zealand end day three still in the lead and in charge in Wellington

Jamieson hit the highest score for a debuting No. 9 for New Zealand: 44, off just 45 balls

23-Feb-2020•The Report by Sidharth Monga

India fight back with late strikes, but New Zealand ahead

India fight back with late strikes, but New Zealand ahead

India keep scrapping, taking three late wickets after the hosts had gone into the lead with only two wickets lost

21-Feb-2020•Sidharth Monga

Jamieson's dream debut leaves India in a hole on rain-hit day

Jamieson's dream debut leaves India in a hole on rain-hit day

Kyle Jamieson might not have even played this match had Neil Wagner been available

20-Feb-2020•The Report by Sidharth Monga

No favourites as New Zealand and India face off at tricky Basin Reserve

No favourites as New Zealand and India face off at tricky Basin Reserve

For two excellent pace-bowling units, the conditions will be a challenge, making draws a possibility

20-Feb-2020•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

After Australia setback, focus 'on smaller steps' against India for Kane Williamson

After Australia setback, focus 'on smaller steps' against India for Kane Williamson

Kyle Jamieson will make his debut, and one of Ajaz Patel and Daryl Mitchell will be in the XI

20-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

Periodic breaks the best way to deal with 'rigorous' schedule - Virat Kohli

Periodic breaks the best way to deal with 'rigorous' schedule - Virat Kohli

Agarwal and Shaw "have no baggage" and are not going to be put under pressure, says the India captain

19-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

I play the game to get guys like Virat Kohli out - Trent Boult

I play the game to get guys like Virat Kohli out - Trent Boult

"It's going to be good place to see where we are in terms of bouncing back from the defeat in Australia"

18-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ajaz Patel's return signals an overhaul in New Zealand's spin plans

Ajaz Patel's return signals an overhaul in New Zealand's spin plans

Mitchell Santner played more of a holding role with the ball, while Patel is a wicket-taking option

18-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ishant Sharma to undergo fitness test on February 15

Ishant Sharma to undergo fitness test on February 15

Recovering Hardik Pandya shows encouraging signs of progress at NCA

12-Feb-2020•ESPNcricinfo staff

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