"Fought Through Pain": Aakash Chopra Hails Wriddhiman Saha Amid Uncertainty Around His Future In Test Cricket

IND vs NZ: Former India batter Aakash Chopra on Sunday lauded wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha for his efforts during India's second innings of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

IND vs NZ: Aakash Chopra hails India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha© AFP

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Aakash Chopra hailed Wriddhiman Saha for his knock against NZ in Kanpur
Saha smashed an unbeaten knock of 61 during India's second innings
He was involved in 50+ partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel

Former India batter Aakash Chopra on Sunday lauded wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha for his efforts during India's second innings of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Saha, who had to be substituted by wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat during New Zealand's first innings due to a back spasm, helped India recover from a tricky situation against New Zealand in the second innings. With India reeling at 103 for six, Saha stitched a 64-run stand alongside Shreyas Iyer for the seventh wicket before the latter was dismissed on 65.

Saha smashed an unbeaten knock of 61, and was involved in an unbeaten 67-run partnership with Axar Patel as India declared their second innings at 234 for seven.

Earlier, India had put 345 runs in the first innings thanks to Iyer's maiden Test ton on his debut appearance in the longest format of the game.

In reply, New Zealand couldn't capitalise on the brilliant start given by openers Tom Latham (95) and Will Young (89) as the Kiwis were bowled out for 296, thanks to Axar Patel's five-for.

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The Black Caps now need 284 runs to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.

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