5 talking points from the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand

#1 Wriddhiman Saha’s time has arrived

Saha was adjudged man of the match for his two fifties. Photo courtesy: espncricinfo.com

After being in the dark for a long time, it looks like Wriddhiman Saha has finally announced his mainstay in the Indian squad. Ever since Mahendra Singh Dhoni departed from the Indian test set up, Saha has not been able to fill the shoes of the former captain. His selection in the team was questioned by many, and Saha has finally answered them.

By scoring two consecutive half-centuries in both the innings, Saha turned out to be the match-winner for the Indians. He led the recovery for India in both the innings. In the first innings, India were in a spot of bother at 200-6, but his half century turned things around for them as they managed to score 316.

It was a similar story in the 2^nd innings. India were struggling at 122-6 when Saha walked out. Along with Rohit Sharma, the duo took the attack to the New Zealand bowlers as India managed 263. Saha was adjudged man of the match for his two fifties. He will look to carry his impressive form into the 3^rd and final Test.