In September, it was assumed Jeetan Patel would never play for New Zealand again. He's likely to continue getting used this series and in the team's next major assignment, the Champions Trophy in June. Given the onus placed on bringing two spinners into the match, Patel was New Zealand's sole presence before lunch, bowling three overs. Patel returned for the one-off test series in India, having devoted himself to English county Warwickshire over the past few seasons. "I'd love to play a test match at the Basin," Patel said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 11, 2017 16:07 UTC