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Spectators with Pakistan Murdabad calls during the Kanpur Test

Spectators in Kanpur with Pakistan calling on Moordabad during the first Test against New Zealand. In the first hours of the match, some of the spectators came to the scene with calls for Pakistan Murdabad. The chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram also rose from the audience.

The last time India and Pakistan met was in the last T20 World Cup. At that time, Pakistan had defeated India. For a long time, India and Pakistan did not play except in international tournaments. The India-Pakistan bilateral series has not been possible since 2012 due to problems between the two countries.

Meanwhile, India improved their position in the Kanpur Test against New Zealand. India bounced back after an early collapse. India were 145 for four. By the end of the first day, India were 258 for four. Shreyas Iyer (75) and Ravindra Jadeja (50) are at the crease. The duo put on 113 runs for the second wicket.

India won the toss and elected to bat On the first day, captain Rahane opted to bat in the belief that the pitch would help the batting. The first wicket fell while scoring 21 runs. Mayank Agarwal, who scored 13, was dismissed by Jamie Reason. But Shubhman Gill batted confidently. Shortly after half-century, Jamierewson returned Gill. Then on the scoreboard 82 as two. Gill’s innings came off 93 balls.