On Friday, the veteran New Zealand batsman, Ross Taylor registered his name in the history books by becoming the first cricketer to play 100 international matches in all three formats of the game. He walked out with his kids in his 100th Test appearance as New Zealand took on India in the first Test of the two-match series at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. He is New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs, with 40 centuries across the two formats, more than any other New Zealand batsman.
In his 100th Test, Taylor took a catch at first slip as Kyle Jamieson picked up the big wicket of the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli for 2. Jamieson, who made his Test debut, had removed Cheteshwar Pujara earlier to put India on the backfoot on Day 1 morning and Hanuma Vihari in the second session.
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Earlier, New Zealand had won the toss and elected to bowl on a green wicket and with breezy, overcast conditions in the first Test against India in Wellington. During the toss, Kane Williamson said, “It’s a bit soft on top but it has that green tinge so hopefully we make an impact with the ball.”
India skipper Virat Kohli said he would also have bowled had the toss gone his way. He said, “It’s a no-brainer on day one. It’s going to be overcast all day. That said, the pitch looks better than it was two days ago with a lot of the grass taken off.”
There was no play possible after the second session and the Indian team is currently reeling at 122/5 with Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane batting in the middle.
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Taylor, who last month played his 100th T20I in the five-match series against India, has also played 231 ODIs for the Kiwis.
