India made significant changes for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, bringing in Akash Deep, Washington Sundar, and Shubman Gill. New Zealand, having won the first Test in Bengaluru, chose to bat first.

Despite the fightback, it wasn’t enough, and New Zealand walked away with an eight-wicket win. As India looks to bounce back, they can at least take heart in knowing that the weather for the second Test looks promising for an uninterrupted five days of play.

After a forgetful outing in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma's men will be looking to make a comeback during the 2nd Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Association cricket stadium Pune.

India vs New Zealand, IND vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1, LIVE Updates: Team India have won their last 18 consecutive Test assignments at home and will be aiming to keep that streak alive with a victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune that gets underway on Thursday.

Indian players practiced hard ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand where they will aim to bounce back after a defeat in the opening game of the series in Bengaluru. The duo of captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir need to avoid defat to ensure India's 12-year-old record of not losing a Test series at home.

Rohit Sharma led IND would want to win the crucial match at the Maharashtra cricket assocation stadium in Pune today.

New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat in the second cricket test against India, hoping to clinch the three-test series with a win in the western Maharashtra state city of Pune.

Follow live score and updates as Team India meets the Kiwis with an aim to draw level in the three-match series

India, trailing 0-1 in the series, aim to leverage home advantage in the crucial second Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday. Rishabh Pant is fit, Akash Deep nears selection, and Shubman Gill is ready.