Watch: Tom Latham writhes in pain after being hit on the box by Akash Deep

New Zealand cricket team skipper Tom Latham was involved in an unfortunate incident during the third and final Test match against the Indian cricket team. Tom Latham copped a blow on the box while facing Team India pacer Akash Deep during the New Zealand first innings on the opening day of the game.

Latham won the toss and opted to bat first in the last Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday, November 1. The visiting team made two changes to their winning combination. Mitchell Santner missed the match due to a side strain, and Matt Henry replaced Tim Southee in the playing XI.

Watch: Tom Latham Gets Hit On The Box By Akash Deep

The incident took place on the third ball of the second over in New Zealand's first innings. Bowling from over the wicket, Akash Deep delivered the length ball on the leg stump at 132.6 km/h. Latham missed his attempted shot toward mid-wicket, and the ball hit him on the box of the left-handed batter.

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Devon Conway Dismissed By Akash Deep For Just Four Runs

The Rohit Sharma-led team was under pressure after losing the first two Tests of the three-match series at home. However, Akash Deep showcased great composure in the middle to provide an early breakthrough for his team. Devon Conway was dismissed after scoring just four runs off 11 deliveries.

The Men in Blue is without Jasprit Bumrah during the ongoing Test match. Bumrah, who is vice-captain of the side, hasn’t fully recovered from a viral illness. Mohammed Siraj replaced him in the playing XI after missing the second match. The remaining side is the same from the previous Test match.

It Is More About Finding You Tempo - Shubman Gill

Speaking before the start of play on Day 1, Shubman Gill said that they need to find the right tempo and put pressure on bowlers, particularly on bowling-friendly pitches. Gill said that he got off to a good start in Pune but failed to convert it into a bigger score.

"I think definitely our batting. We have had a few partnerships but unfortunately, we haven't went to carry on to turn it into a very big partnership. I think it is more about finding you tempo, if the bowler is not under pressure on such wickets, it will play in his hands," Gill said, as quoted by CREX.

"It is about trying to get him off his area on such pitches. Definitely got starts in Pune but I wasn't able to convert but hoping to turn it around today. The feeling is good, we have done well here and have happy memories at this venue, so hoping to add more to it," he added.

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