India vs New Zealand, First Test: Kanpur Test ended in a thrilling draw. This is how the world reacts
NS The first test match between India and New Zealand in Kanpur could have ended in a draw but it certainly proved why Test cricket is the ultimate test for players. There are sometimes concerns about the health of the longest format being mutilated from now on, matches like the one that ended in a thrilling draw between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Monday show why. why the longest format still exists and works. The match made the entire cricket brothers sit on the edge of their seats and even caused some current and former players as well as experts to react to the fine word, which is Test cricket.
Dinesh Karthik praised New Zealand’s fighting spirit and called the Test the perfect test. He wrote:
“A perfect test match! What a great performance by both teams to bring us this thriller. Looking at the brighter side, #TeamIndia would be really happy to see the way @ShreyasIyer15 and @ashwinravi99 did.”
A perfect test match!
What a great performance by both teams to bring us this thriller.
Look at the brighter side, #TeamIndia will be really happy to see the way @ ShreyasIyer15 and @ ashwinravi99 performed #INDvNZ #DKommBox pic.twitter.com/z6K6ljO9zb– DK (@DineshKarthik) November 29, 2021
Opener Mayank Agarwal has heaped praise on debutant Shreyas Iyer for his superb performance in both halves of the match.
“So close but so far. Great effort by everyone. A great performance by @ShreyasIyer15 at launch. We move on to the sequel.”
Not too close, but not too far. Great effort by everyone. A great performance by @ ShreyasIyer15 when released. We move on to the next part. pic.twitter.com/z2mmmESAxO
– Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) November 29, 2021
Virender Sehwag congratulated the guests for a brave performance on the last day. He said he expected Monday Test in Mumbai to be a break.
“Test Cricket was the best cricket match. Great effort by New Zealand to save the test match. India tried very well. Mumbai should be a spoiler.”
Test Cricket is the best cricket. New Zealand’s epic attempt to save the test match. India has also tried. Mumbai should be a cracker.
– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 29, 2021
Even Australian cricketer David Warner joined the chorus to praise the cricket on display over the past five days. He wrote:
“What a great new cricket test!! 5 days, tough match for both teams and ended in a draw. That’s why we love it. Can’t wait for the th test. 2 in Mumbai. #India #newzealand I can’t wait for the ash!!.”
How good is the cricket test !! 5 days, two teams played tough cricket and ended in a draw. That’s why we love it. Can’t wait for the 2nd test in Mumbai. #India #New Zealand I can’t wait for the Ashes!! https://t.co/AHZhLmqOCB
– David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 29, 2021
Jimmy Neesham says how proud he feels after his team pulled off a tough draw.
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“Amazing performance. Proud of you all! @BLACKCAPS. #INDvNZ”
Incredible performance. Proud of all of you! @BLACKCAPS #INDvNZ
– Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 29, 2021
However, expert Ayaz Memon took a tough stance on the New Zealanders and explained how they took the initiative after strong starts.
“All told, the draw was a good result for NZ after conceding a crucial first half and having to play the last game on an unstable field of bounce. That said, hitting tactics Their ball was difficult to understand, actively surrendering in both halves without being defended.”
All told, the draw was a good result for NZ after conceding a crucial first half and having to hit the final game on an unstable bounce court. That said, their batting tactics were puzzling, surrendering actively in both halves without defense.
– Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 29, 2021
The second test match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from December 3-7.
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