Aakash Chopra Names Rohit-Mayank Duo As Openers In New Zealand Tests

India began the tour to New Zealand by winning the primary two T20Is in Auckland stylishly. Virat Kohli’s men are now the favorites to clinch the five-match T20I series. Next, the Kiwis will play India in an ODI series of three matches, ranging from February 5.

Going by the brilliant performance of the Asian powerhouse in white-ball cricket, there are expectations that they're going to beat New Zealand within the two-match Test series which is beginning from February 21.

Currently, Sourav Ganguly, who is that the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), wishes Team India registers a victory within the Test series.

India has thus far picked up only squads for T20Is and ODIs in New Zealand. For the selectors, it'll not be a simple task as KL Rahul has made a comeback.

In one series, Rohit Sharma also established himself as a Test player (he was named because the man of the series against South Africa).

Then there's Mayank Agarwal, a Karnataka batsman, who had a memorable Test debut against Australia in 2018-19. He also scored a double hundred within the series against the Proteas.

Moreover, within the place of Shikhar Dhawan, who was injured, the young Prithvi Shaw has been picked up for the New Zealand ODIs. If he delivers, then for the opening slot, there might be yet one more claimant in Tests since Shaw has already made his name therein format.

FOR INDIA, KL RAHUL HAS BEEN SUBLIME

Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra, a former Test opener of India, when posed the question by a lover on who consistent with him should open in Tests. Chopra said that Rohit and Mayank would be his preference.

This duo had a terrific outing against the Proteas last year reception . After 2008-09 in New Zealand, India hasn’t won one Test series. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India won against the Kiwis during a three-Test match series 1-0.

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