India vs New Zealand: Cheteshwar Pujara equals unwanted record, Ajinkya Rahane's struggles continue in Kanpur

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: While Cheteshwar Pujara's streak of innings without a hundred extended to 39, stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane failed to step up when the team needed its seniors to deliver on Day 4 morning in Kanpur.

India's top-order was blown away in the morning session on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur as the hosts conceded a position of strength after having sealed a handy first-innings lead. New Zealand bowlers were fired up on Sunday morning as they piled up the pressure on India batters who looked clueless on the Green Park pitch that was doing a bit more than usual.

It was disappointing to see captain Ajinkya Rahane and vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara fail under pressure even as heir careers are on the line after a series of inconsistent performances in whites.