TIL Desk Sports/ Indore is set to host its first-ever Test during the three-match series against New Zealand in September-October. India’s top cricketers, in a unique way on Tuesday, announced the full schedule of the tour that will kick start the team’s home season. Skipper Virat Kohli announced on his Twitter handle that the first Test will be played at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur from September 22-26.
Batsman Ajinkya Rahane revealed that the second Test will be held at Holkar Stadium in Indore from September 30 to October 4, while the iconic Eden Gardens, according to seamer Mohammad Shami’s tweet, will host the third and final Test from October 8-12.
“The land of great Syed Mushtaq Ali will host its 1st ever Test Match. Indore is waiting 4 the moment. #IndvNZ 2nd Test Match starts Sept 30,” Rahane wrote on his Twitter handle.Kohli said, “Team India will begin the home season at one of the oldest venues in the country – KANPUR vs. @BLACKCAPS #IndvNZ 1st Test starts Sept 22.”
Dharamsala will host the first of the five ODIs on October 16, while Delhi (October 19), Mohali (October 23), Ranchi (October 26) and Visakhapatnam (October 29) will organise the other matches. Through his Twitter account, newly-appointed head coach Anil Kumble urged fans to turn up for the final One-day International in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
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