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India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Bengaluru Weather LIVE Updates: Umpires have finally decided to call off play on Day 1 of the Test match after multiple delays owing to rain. However, Day 2 will begin at an earlier than usual start time.

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 1 Live Cricket Score and Updates: The Indian team will be playing against New Zealand in the three-match Test series.

While the scheduled toss has been delayed in Benglauru, covers are now coming off at the Chinnaswamy stadium, giving a ray of hope to the Indian fans. Rohit Sharma's men will look to continue their winning streak against the Kiwis.

India prepares for a three-match Test series against New Zealand starting in Bengaluru. Despite the popularity of T20 formats like the IPL, Test cricket remains crucial in India. Ravichandran Ashwin emphasizes the importance of adaptability in Test cricket in a video shared by the BCCI.

India have a settled Test lineup and will need to make a choice between Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Akash Deep for the first Test against New Zealand.

On Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand, Virat Kohli drew immense support from the Bengaluru crowd, chanting his name despite rain delays. Kohli's fondness for the Chinnaswamy stadium is well-known,

Bengaluru: Rachin Ravindra will carry along with him that soothing ‘home ground’ feeling when the New Zealand top-order batter steps on to the field here on Wednesday for the first Test against India.