IND vs NZ 1st Test: Karthik, Sehwag, Warner term Kanpur Test as ‘perfect’

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Karthik, Sehwag & Warner term Kanpur Test as ‘perfect’, happy to see Iyer & Ashwin’s fantastic performances – Check out

Dheeraj Singh

Monday, Nov 29, 2021 11:29 pm

IND vs NZ 1st Test: The Kanpur Test between India and New Zealand ended in a draw after the host failed to pick a wicket in the last 9 overs on Day 5. While Ajinkya Rahane & Co. would be a little disappointed, the likes of Dinesh Karthik and David Warner termed it as a […]

IND vs NZ 1^st Test: The Kanpur Test between India and New Zealand ended in a draw after the host failed to pick a wicket in the last 9 overs on Day 5. While Ajinkya Rahane & Co. would be a little disappointed, the likes of Dinesh Karthik and David Warner termed it as a perfect Test match. While the 1st Test was expected to get over in 4 days, both teams fought hardly – especially New Zealand who survived on Day 5 to end it in a draw. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates.

Also read: IND draw NZ: Ashwin, Jadeja & Patel fail to get a wicket in 9 overs as Ajinkya Rahane’s India draw Kanpur Test

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Karthik, Sehwag & Warner term Kanpur Test as ‘perfect’, happy to see Iyer & Ashwin’s fantastic performances – Check out

Taking to his Twitter handle, Australian opener & ‘Man of the Tournament’ in 2021 T20 WC Dawid Warner said both teams played tough cricket. Warner further said that he can’t wait for the 2nd Test in Mumbai as well as the start of Ashes.

“How good is test cricket!! 5 days, tough cricket played by both teams and it ends in a draw. That’s why we love it. Can’t wait for the 2nd test in Mumbai. #india #newzealand I can’t wait for the Ashes!!” tweeted Warner.

How good is test cricket!! 5 days, tough cricket played by both teams and it ends in a draw. That’s why we love it. Can’t wait for the 2nd test in Mumbai. #india #newzealand I can’t wait for the Ashes!! https://t.co/AHZhLmqOCB

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 29, 2021

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Karthik, Sehwag & Warner term Kanpur Test as ‘perfect’, happy to see Iyer & Ashwin’s fantastic performances – Check out

India’s wicketkeeper batter and recently turned commentator Dinesh Karthik also took to the micro-blogging website and termed it as ‘the perfect Test match’. Karthik also showered praises on the performances of debutant Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin.

A perfect Test match!
What a fabulous performance from both teams to give us this thriller.
Looking at the brighter side, #TeamIndia will be really happy to see the way @ShreyasIyer15 and @ashwinravi99 have performed👏 #INDvNZ #DKommBox pic.twitter.com/z6K6ljO9zb

— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 29, 2021

While Shreyas Iyer became the first Indian to hit a hundred and a fifty on Test debut, R Ashwin surpassed Indian veteran Harbhajan Singh’s record of 417 wickets in Test cricket. Ashwin has now become the third most wicket-taker for India in Test Cricket.

Mayank Agarwal also congratulated Shreyas Iyer on his fantastic performance on debut –

So close yet so far. Brilliant effort by everyone. A great performance by @ShreyasIyer15 on debut. We move on to the next one. pic.twitter.com/z2mmmESAxO

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) November 29, 2021

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Karthik, Sehwag & Warner term Kanpur Test as ‘perfect’, happy to see Iyer & Ashwin’s fantastic performances – Check out

Former Indian opener and commentator Virender Sehwag termed Test cricket as best cricket. Taking to his Twitter account, Sehwag wrote: “Test Cricket is best cricket. Epic effort by New Zealand to save the test match. Well tried India. Mumbai should be a cracker.”

Test Cricket is best cricket. Epic effort by New Zealand to save the test match. Well tried India. Mumbai should be a cracker.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 29, 2021

Another Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell too took to his Twitter account and reacted on the Kanpur Test –