India test new batting order vs New Zealand

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Reuters: India finally confront the tricky transition problem that has been on the horizon for quite some time when they launch the two-test series against New Zealand this week.

The Indians lost eight consecutive away tests in England and Australia last year to relinquish the world number one status and will be India team without two batting stalwarts in Hyderabad on the opening day on Thursday.

The 4-0 drubbing they received in both series prompted the experienced Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman to hang up their boots and pave the way for the next generation.

Sachin Tendulkar, 39, is the only surviving member of the famed batting trio and it will now be up to the young players to make an impression.

“You cannot really replace Rahul or Laxman,” New Zealand captain Ross Taylor told reporters. “They are two greats of Indian cricket.”

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