Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja arrived in New Zealand ahead of the Test series. India will play two Tests against the Kiwis as part of the ongoing multi-format tour.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were seen at the airport in Christchurch, arriving ahead of the third unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A. The two cricketers are likely to feature in this game to prepare for the Test series. Bumrah and Jadeja were seen with their luggage, interacting with officials and posing for pictures with some fans as well.
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The third unofficial Test will begin on Saturday, November 7 and will be played at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln. The two-match Test series will begin on Thursday, November 19 and will be played at Wellington. The second Test will begin on Friday, November 27, in Christchurch.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been picked in the Test squad and were left out of both the white-ball squads for this tour.
What are Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja’s Test records in New Zealand?
Jasprit Bumrah has played five Tests against New Zealand so far. He has picked up nine wickets at an average of 45.44, with best figures of 3/62. The ace pacer has a better record in New Zealand. In two games, he has picked up six wickets at an average of 31.66.
As far as Ravindra Jadeja is concerned, the all-rounder has played 11 Tests against the Kiwis. In 20 innings, he has scored 422 runs at an average of 28.13, with two fifties. He has picked up 41 wickets at an average of 27.48. In New Zealand, Jadeja has scored 107 runs from five innings at an average of 35.66 and has claimed five wickets from six innings.
As senior players with immense experience, Bumrah and Jadeja will have massive roles to play in this Test series. The last time India played a Test series in New Zealand was in 2020. They lost both matches and suffered a 0-2 whitewash. This time around, they will aim to avenge their defeat under captain Shubman Gill.
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Edited by Rishab Vm
