Sarfaraz Khan's maiden hundred and Rishabh Pant's innings offered hope for India, but their dismissals led to a swift decline for the hosts

Rishabh Pant had to leave the field of play due to knee discomfort, while Devon Conway narrowly missed out on a hundred.

Matt Henry and William O'Rourke picked nine wickets collectively to bowl out India for just 46 on day two of first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli equalled an embarrassing record after he was dismissed for a duck on Day 2 of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

New Zealand included promising seamers Will O'Rourke and Ben Sears on Monday in their Test squad to face Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

New Zealand had arrived in Pakistan earlier this month without a host of players missing due to the Indian Premier League, injuries and unavailability.

Tim Robinson's blitz with the bat and William O'Rourke's remarkable spell put New Zealand ahead in the series following a four-run win against Pakistan in the 4th T20I.

New Zealand seamer Will O'Rourke will miss the second Test against Australia in Christchurch this week with a hamstring strain

Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets on Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps