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India v New Zealand Test Series Preview - the World Test Championship defence begins
Test cricket is back (almost)!
After a heavy diet of T20 cricket over the past couple of months, the Black Caps are in India to begin their defence of the World Test Championship mace.
In unfamiliar conditions, there's a spin-heavy look to the New Zealand squad, but who will make the starting XI?
How much will the Black Caps miss Devon Conway?
India has rested half their side, including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli (back for the second Test) - how will they line up on Day 1?
Will we be talking about anything other than the pitches over the next few weeks?
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