India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Rain delays toss, Rohit Sharma reconsiders team change?

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 Live: It's still raining

It is still raining in Bengaluru and the toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed. The players, the fans and everyone else are waiting for the rain to stop to witness some exciting cricket action.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Rain in Bengaluru

Ohh!!! A bad news comes from Bengaluru that the city is in for some rains. As per the current picture, covers are installed at M Chinnaswamy Stadium to protect the pitch. This means the litter has been delayed and the waiting continues. Stay tuned for all live updates.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 live: Will Shubman Gill play?

According to a report in India Today, young batsman Shubman Gill is currently suffering from a stiff neck. There are questions about his participation in the first Test against New Zealand. If Gill misses out, it will be a golden opportunity for batsman Sarfaraz Khan to be included in the playing XI.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 live: India has a lot of momentum

Team India will come into this series after registering a massive clean sweep against Bangladesh in a recently concluded two-match Test series. Rohit Sharma and Co. secured comfortable victories against Bangladesh and are in strong momentum. The hosts will now look to repeat the same magic against the mighty Kiwis in preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage from day one of the first Test between India and New Zealand, direct from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all live updates.