NZ tour has played out nicely for India

India’s first Test win in New Zealand in 33 years was momentous on many levels not least of which the fact that the side started a series abroad assuredly, writes S. Ram Mahesh in the Hindu.

India’s last two away series, in Australia and Sri Lanka, saw it lose the first Test. It isn’t a weakness unique to India: despite the unhealthy trend towards homogenisation of conditions (which gladdens broadcasters who benefit from games lasting the distance, but detracts from cricket’s essential appeal), every team on tour takes time settling.