Laborious work culminating into one thing that goes past, says Mayank Agarwal | Cricket Information

MUMBAI: India’s opening batter Mayank Agarwal on Tuesday expressed gratitude after his identify was inscribed on the honours board of the Wankhede Stadium following his good efficiency within the second Take a look at towards New Zealand.
Mayank scored 150 and 62 within the first and second innings, respectively, of the second Take a look at towards New Zealand earlier than India defeated the Kiwis on Monday.
“This is not only a identify on a board. That is all of the hardwork culminating into one thing that goes past. Taking part in Test cricket and contributing to a win to your nation is every little thing for somebody who grew up worshipping the sport. It is an honour to be named alongside so many greats,” Mayank Agarwal tweeted.

Talking about Mayank Agarwal’s efficiency within the second Take a look at, India skipper Virat Kohli mentioned: “Nice utility from Mayank. To play at this degree for an extended time frame, he has proven nice character. We have now all gone by way of sure levels in our profession the place we have now needed to convey that impression efficiency and he has completed that. It will assist him in being constant for India within the coming years; he’s positively an asset. Most of these innings will definitely give him confidence.”
India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs within the second Take a look at of the two-match collection right here on the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

With this win, India are again to the No. 1 spot in ICC Take a look at rankings. The victory over New Zealand additionally means India sealed the two-match collection 1-0, and now Kohli’s aspect will head to South Africa for 3 Checks and three ODIs, starting December 26.