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Tom Latham-led New Zealand cricket team defeated India by 8 wickets in the rain-affected first Test. This victory is historic for the Kiwi team as they have won a Test on Indian soil after 36 years. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expressed his views on India's defeat. He praised India's fighting spirit in the second innings, but also highlighted the weaknesses of the team. According to him, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will need a strong partner in Australia.
pointed towards Mohammed Siraj
Basit Ali was pointing towards Mohammad Siraj, who is currently struggling with poor form. Regarding Bumrah, the former Pakistan cricketer said, 'The 8 over spell that Bumrah bowled in the second innings against New Zealand reminded me of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. But India will have to keep in mind that two fast bowlers will be needed to support Bumrah in Australia. Bumrah does not have any good fast bowling partner.
Shami's fitness is important for India- Shami
He further said, 'Mohammad Shami's fitness will be important for India before the Australia tour. The team's batting is looking good. Rohit Sharma scored a half-century while Virat Kohli scored 70 runs. This is a good sign for the team. Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs and performed brilliantly. Rishabh Pant is already a good test player.
Test series will start from 22nd November
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin with the first Test match in Perth on November 22. Team India has won two consecutive series against Australia on its soil and this time it would like to complete a hat-trick with a win. This time a five-match series will be played between the two teams, which earlier used to be of four matches.