India vs New Zealand: Good to see KS Bharat repaying coach Rahul Dravid and selectors' faith - VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, while praising KS Bharat, also revealed that Rahul Dravid had once told him that the Andhra Pradesh wicketkeeper's skills are second only to Wriddhiman Saha, who is considered to be the best in the business in India.

Former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster VVS Laxman heaped praise on wicketkeeper Kona Srikar Bharat after his outstanding performance behind the stumps on day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur.

Bharat substituted for Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday as the regular wicketkeeper was suffering from a stiff neck which kept him out of the action since the first session.