TOI has learnt that incumbent captain Axar Patel has expressed his reluctance to lead the team after going through two tough seasons.

In a boost to India’s Test team, Rishabh Pant is scheduled to leave for New Zealand on Thursday. Pant will undergo an obligatory match simulation session at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Wednesday.

Insipid Draw Against Services Leaves Side With Seven Points From Four Games In First Leg

. Delhi went to stumps at 299/6, with Mathur batting on 80 and Dev Lakra at the other end.