The real 'test' of Team India, a strong contender of WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP, will start soon. This year, the Indian team has to play 6 Tests abroad. It will begin with a two-Test series against New Zealand from 21 February. On its first overseas tour of the year 2020, it will be a challenge for India not only to stand on the fast and actionable pitches of Kiwiland but also to save the reputation of their number one Test team. Before the Wellington Test, Virat spoke to the media and also told his plan for the playing eleven.
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Opening: In the press conference before the match, Kohli described Prithvi Shaw as a very talented player. Prithvi Shaw, who has scored a century and a half-century in two Test matches, will start the innings with Mayank Agarwal, who has already played nine Test matches. Prithvi played 20, 24 and 40 runs for India in the last one-day against New Zealand. Aggarwal has scored 872 runs with the help of three centuries and three half-centuries. Shaw will play his first Test match abroad. He will get a chance to start the innings in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.
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Middle order: According to reports, Team India's strength in Test is its middle order. Cheteshwar Pujara comes to bat at number three. The fourth rung is handled by captain Virat Kohli himself. At number five is Ajinkya Rahane, the vice-captain of the team. Hanuma Vihari, who was the only Indian batsman to score a century in a practice match against New Zealand, will have the responsibility of strengthening the team in the lower order. Vihari also bowls spin when the opportunity arises.
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