India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Team India Report Card

Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin were among India's best performers in the drawn Kanpur Test against New Zealand.

In the end, it was down to just one wicket and New Zealand managed to save the Kanpur Test by the skin of their teeth. India were missing several big names but those present at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur gave a great example of a thorough team performance over five days and almost pulled off a thrilling win. Almost everyone performed well, with the exceptions of opener Mayank Agarwal and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane. India's number three Cheteshwar Pujara spent a lot of time in the middle but his returns were underwhelming yet again. Rachin Ravindra, the Kiwi youngster named after Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, showcased great application, skill and technique to deny the Indians.

Here is our report card of the India playing XI for the Kanpur Test:

Mayank Agarwal - 3/10, Poor

For someone who made a name for himself at the beginning of his international career for his compact style and technique, Agarwal looks a shadow of his past self. Getting dropped from the team after a couple of failures in Australia might have dented his confidence but these are good batting conditions and he needs to make the most of the opportunity in the absence of both KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma.

Shubman Gill - 5/10, Average