Who Said What: India's dramatic collapse on day one of 1st Test against New Zealand
New Zealand are in the driver’s seat in the first Test against India at Kanpur after Trent Boult wreaked havoc with the second new ball, building on Mitchell Santner’s inroads after lunch. The hosts ended day one on 291/9 with Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
India won the toss and Virat Kohli had no hesitation in electing to bat. KL Rahul got a start but was dismissed by Santner and then Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara took over and took India to lunch without any further loss.
Soon after, both batsmen got to their fifties, they couldn’t carry on as they were dismissed in their sixties. Santner and Neil Wagner bowled brilliantly in tandem and got rid of the set-Pujara and captain Kohli.
Before tea, India had also lost Vijay and there after Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin tried to consolidate but in the end Boult’s incredible new ball spell meant that India ended day on 291/9.
Vijay disappointed with not cashing in
India’s best batsman on day one, Murali Vijay said: "After tea was my session where I could have cashed in. That was a plan because the wicket was on the slower side so we wanted to rotate. Didn't want to do anything stupid.
“Wasn’t turning that much but the wicket has got slower. But on day 2, with their footmarks, our bowlers can play around that. We have a good score, maybe 20 runs short. If Jaddu can hit his straps, we can get to around 320-330.”
Here are the reactions from the cricket fraternity:
Irfan Pathan:
It is very special skill 2 have as a left armer to bring the ball in to the right hand batsman which @trent_boult has #testcricket #skill
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 22, 2016
Tom Moody
Great fightback from @BLACKCAPS, Kane Williamson captaincy on point. @BCCI going in with 6 batters a blessing now! #INDvNZ
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) September 22, 2016
Aakash Chopra:
Pujara is back to what he does best---picking the length early & using his feet to either go deep inside the crease or dance down the track!
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 22, 2016
With this being India’s 500th match, some reflected on their journey, Virender Sehwag:
Wow #500thTest
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 22, 2016
Must score 500+runs and win this to make this a memorable one.
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Irfan Pathan:
285 players have represented our country in d tests n to be part of this list makes me proud,historic moment for Indian cricket #500thTest
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 22, 2016
Gautam Gambhir:
From Amar Singh to Naman Ojha and everyone related to Indian cricket, a truly historic moment today! #500thTest
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 22, 2016
285 players have represented the country in 499 Test matches. Historic moment for Indian cricket today #500thTest
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 22, 2016
Subramaniam Badrinath:
Congratulations to one and all who has been part of this epic journey from 1932- till date #500thTest @BCCI #INDvNZ
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 22, 2016
VVS Laxman:
On the occasion of Team India 's #500thTest I express my gratitude to the men who have charted the path to this effervescent present @BCCI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 22, 2016
I thank God for making me part of this wonderful journeyAlso a big thank u 2 all the fans&supporters of this Great Game #500thTest @BCCI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 22, 2016
Even those who have enjoyed plenty of battles against India, spoke about the 500th Test like Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara:
Hope the 500th test for @BCCI and team India is a cracker. A great honor to all playing. Good luck to them and @BLACKCAPS.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 22, 2016