The first T20 International of the three-match sequence between India and New Zealand was referred to as off and not using a ball being bowled as incessant rain made the bottom unplayable, in Wellington on Friday. India are slated to play two extra T20Is, adopted by three ODIs as a part of their tour of New Zealand. Both the groups had are available following their exit from the semifinal stage of the T20 World Cup in Australia. While India misplaced to eventual champions England, New Zealand had been defeated by Pakistan.

In the absence of normal skipper Rohit Sharma, premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is main the Indian T20 facet with wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy.

Besides Rohit, star batter Virat Kohli and opener KL Rahul have additionally been rested for the tour.

The likes of Shubman Gill, Umran Malik, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson have been given an opportunity as senior gamers have been rested.

The complete teaching employees, together with head coach Rahul Dravid, has additionally been given a break after the T20 World Cup.

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NCA head VVS Laxman has been appointed because the Indian coach for the tour.

The subsequent T20I can be performed in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

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