IND vs NZ 2021: Why aren’t Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the match today?

IND vs NZ 2021: In Kanpur, India takes on New Zealand in the first Test. They’re also missing a few key players. Virat Kohli, the red-ball captain, and senior opener Rohit Sharma are among the players. Both players are taking some well-deserved time off from international cricket. After a six-month period of cricket.

Virat Kohli will not play in the T20 series. He’ll miss the first Test, but he’ll be back in Mumbai to play and lead the second. Kohli has already begun his preparations at Wankhade Stadium. Sharma has been working alongside Virat Kohli for the past six months. In addition, he participated in the T20s as his first full-time captain in the format. He’ll be unavailable for both Tests and will only be available for the upcoming South Africa tour.

Furthermore, Rohit Sharma’s opening partner. KL Rahul will sit out both the Tests after pulling his hamstring. Also, he’s undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru. It is expected to be fit for South Africa. Both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are also out of the Test series. In the last 12 months, they have borne the brunt of India’s fast-bowling burden. While Rishabh Pant has taken a well-earned break as well. Wriddhiman Saha, a veteran goalkeeper, will take the gloves for this rubber.

Ajinkya Rahane

IND vs NZ 2021: Moreover, Ajinkya Rahane is standing in for Virat Kohli as the captain for the first Test. Rahane is likely to take the 32-year-old’s batting spot no.4 in the match. Also, India has handed a debut to former Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer. Iyer will almost certainly slot in at no.5, between Rahane and Saha.

Lastly, both Sharma and Rahul have been ruled out. Then, for the series, India gets a new-look opening pair. Both Gill and Agarwal were injured. During the August tour of England, they will form a guard together. For the team, at the top of the priority list. Both teams will try to create an impression before the regular season begins.

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