With 10 wins and two draws in their last 12 matches, India have been unstoppable on home turf in a journey that began with the 1-2 series loss against England in December 2012. They have begun a packed 13-Test home calendar by inflicting a massive 197-run defeat over the visiting Black Caps in their 500th Test.
India had a two-hour practice session at the Eden Gardens on the eve of their second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday.
India's captain
Virat Kohli (2nd L) jogs with teammates during a training session in Kolkata on September 29, 2016 on the eve of the second cricket Test match between India and New Zealand at Eden Gardens. AFP PHOTO
India's Shikhar Dhawan jogs with teammates Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Virat Kohli and Umesh Yadav. AFP PHOTO
Indian cricketers during a practice session at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday. PTI PHOTO
India's captain Virat Kohli (R) talks with teammate
Gautam Gambhir during a training session. AFP PHOTO
India's
Ravichandran Ashwin (2nd R) jogs with teammates during a training session. AFP PHOTO
Indian coach Anil Kumble bowls at the nets ahead of their second Test match. AP PHOTOIndian cricket team captain Virat Kohli during a practice session at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday. TNN PHOTO
Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble and CAB President Sourav Ganguly during a practice session