India is set to host New Zealand for a three-match Test series starting October 16, 2024. The series is highly anticipated, as India looks to continue its dominant run in Test cricket, having won seven out of eight matches in 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series:
IND VS NZ Schedule
• 1st Test: October 16-20, 2024 – Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• 2nd Test: October 24-28, 2024 – Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• 3rd Test: November 1-5, 2024 – Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadIndia’s Squad
The Indian squad will be led by Rohit Sharma, with key players like Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah expected to play crucial roles. Young talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also part of the lineup, looking to make a mark in the series.
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
New Zealand Squad
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Live Streaming and Broadcasters
The entire series will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the matches online through the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Viewers in New Zealand can catch the action on Sky Sports NZ.
Key Players to Watch
• India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah
• New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Trent BoultWith both teams fielding strong squads, this series promises to be a thrilling contest between two top cricketing nations. Stay tuned as India and New Zealand battle it out in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive Test series.
