India canter to victory as Jayant, Ashwin return four-fors
The result sealed the series 1-0 for the hosts who also regained the No. 1 spot in ICC Test rankings
03/12Result
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of India at Mumbai, Dec 3-6 2021
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![India]( "India")
325 & 276/7d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
62 & 167 (56.3 ov)
Player of the Match
03/12Result
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of India at Mumbai, Dec 3-6 2021
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![India]( "India")
325 & 276/7d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
62 & 167 (56.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Tom Latham: 'One of those things where everything you do doesn't work'
Stand-in captain explains rationale behind their intent to attack India's spinners
Kohli hails Agarwal's 'impact performance', Siraj's 'skill' and Axar's adaptability
The captain discusses the performances of India's young trio after India's 372-run win in Mumbai
Stats - India's biggest Test win by runs and New Zealand's biggest loss
Ashwin completed 300 Test wickets at home and bagged 50 in a calendar year for the fourth time
Kohli backs Rahane, but hints at 'discussions' ahead of South Africa tour
India Test captain expects meeting with head coach and selectors to provide clarity on certain aspects of team composition
Day 3
India five wickets away from win after top order, Ashwin shine
New Zealand were 140 for 5 at stumps on day three, chasing a mammoth 540 after Ajaz Patel's 14 wicket-haul
Umpires deserve our empathy not our disdain
They will sometimes miss an edge or two, and sometimes it will happen in clumps, but that doesn't make a bad umpire
Ajaz Patel's record figures and left-arm spinners' delight
His 14 for 225 are the best figures by any bowler in a Test match against India
Day 2
India dominate after Ajaz Patel claims historic 10-for
India decide against enforcing follow-on after visitors fold for 62; Siraj, spinners run amok
A surreal, bittersweet day for Mumbai's Ajaz Patel
Ajaz was persistent in his 10-for much like his immigrant family has been, but he would have probably liked more from his team-mates
How Ajaz Patel created history by bagging all 10 in an innings
Here is the ball-by-ball account, and the pictures, of all ten wickets
Ajaz Patel after 10-for: 'One of the greatest cricketing days in my life'
As a result of the 10-for, he has something to do as he quarantines when he goes back home
Stats - Ajaz Patel joins Jim Laker and Anil Kumble in all-ten club
Ajaz also bowled a higher percentage of overs than any spinner in the first innings since 1952
New Zealand's 62 all out: The lowest total in a Test match in India
A set of ignominious records that the Black Caps now own after their dismal display in Mumbai
Direct, visceral, must-see: India's fast bowlers at home
Ashwin and Jadeja have been supreme, but since 2016, the quicks have been spectacular too
Day 1
Agarwal ton highlights India reply after Ajaz four-for
Agarwal turned his first fifty in 11 innings into a hundred after Ajaz had taken 3 for 0 in the opening session
Agarwal controls what is in his hands
Unsure if he will be a part of India's next Test, Agarwal does what Dravid asked him to: make it big once set
Williamson, Rahane, Ishant, Jadeja join injury list ahead of Mumbai Test
Tom Latham will lead New Zealand
Ajaz Patel: 'This is what dreams are made of'
"To be out here and pick up four wickets on the first day is pretty special, but at the same time the job is only half done."
Others
Tendulkar: Punishing good deliveries hallmark of Agarwal's innings
Tendulkar also praises Gill, saying the batter has the technique to bat at any position in Tests
Mayank Agarwal and Ajaz 'Perfect 10' Patel zoom up Test ranking tables
R Ashwin closes in on top-ranked Pat Cummins among Test bowlers after picking up eight wickets in Mumbai
How to play spin well: Mayank Agarwal gave us a masterclass in Mumbai
In the toughest circumstances, he produced his A game
Kohli: Training during the break was 'to stay in the rhythm of playing red-ball cricket'
The India Test captain is back to reclaim his spot in the XI for the Mumbai Test, but who will sit out? He isn't telling just yet
Who goes out of India's XI when Virat Kohli comes in?
If Shreyas Iyer is to be retained after an excellent debut, a tough call will have to be made for the Mumbai Test
Virat Kohli: 'Absolute clarity' on South Africa tour 'within a day or two or pretty soon'
As of now, India are scheduled to start their Test series in South Africa on December 17
Ajaz Patel rides the nostalgia wave in Mumbai
Left-arm spinner will "miss going home" but is happy to welcome friends and family to watch him play at the Wankhede
Mhambrey backs Ishant to regain his rhythm with 'a couple of games under his belt'
India's bowling coach says: "He hasn't played the IPL and the World Cup as well. That does make a difference"
Virat Kohli returns as New Zealand eye elusive series win in India
The hosts will have to make tough selection calls for the second Test in Mumbai
