New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson to miss extended period after suffering back stress fracture
Jamieson had pain during the first Test against South Africa, in which he took six wickets, and was ruled out of the second in Hamilton.
Jamieson had pain during the first Test against South Africa, in which he took six wickets, and was ruled out of the second in Hamilton.
The Indian batsmen, who had twin failures in Wellington, were once again found wanting as they got bundled out for a mere 242 at the Hagley Oval.
Prithvi Shaw's 54 off just 64 gave India a blazing start, but as soon as he fell, the New Zealand bowlers ran down the Indian spine as skipper Virat Kohli failed yet again, disappointing with a score of 3.
Resuming the day at 144/4 and trailing by 39 runs, the visitors lost their last six wickets for mere 47 runs in 17 overs they batted on the fourth-day morning.
The right-arm Kiwi pacer dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara (11) – his first Test wicket, before claiming the wicket of India skipper Virat Kohli (2) and Hanuma Vihari (7).
Agarwal (34) was the only batsman, apart from vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (38 batting), who was able to counter the New Zealand seamers.
Kohli, who came into bat after Pujara’s dismissal, could play just six deliveries before poking a swinging delivery on the fifth stump line, managing an edge to Ross Taylor at slip.
Skipper Virat Kohli continued his poor run of form in the ongoing tour and was caught at first slip by Ross Taylor off the bowling of Jamieson. Kohli scored just two runs off seven deliveries and his wicket left India reeling at 40 for 3.
Before Cheteshwar Pujara, the new 'wall' of Indian Test team, and opener Mayank Agarwal could take India out of hot waters, Jamieson dismissed Pujara (11) - his first Test wicket.
The 6'8" pacer made his ODI debut against India in the three-match series and did well as the hosts thrashed the tourists 3-0.
