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India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey believes that senior pacer Ishant Sharma needs a couple of games to regain his rhythm as he has not played enough cricket this year. Notably, Ishant’s lackluster showing was on display during the Kanpur Test in New Zealand, where the India pacer went wicketless in both innings.

New Zealand managed to force a draw in a match in which the advantage swung both ways at various stages over the course of the five days. India were denied victory by New Zealand in the first Test in Kanpur on Monday after debutant Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel batted out 52 balls in fading light.

“Honestly, there are many positives we can take from the first Test. Obviously, we did not win the match. It did not happen but I was very happy with the effort. It was not an easy wicket, we were unlucky at times. There was not much bounce on the wicket, a couple of edges did not carry. Had that happened, it would have been a different result. Overall, I am extremely happy with the effort everyone put on that wicket,” Mhambrey said during a virtual press conference.

“Ishant has not played much cricket for a long time. He hasn’t played in the IPL and World Cup. That does make a difference, we are working on it. He has got enough experience under his belt, it makes a difference to have him in the dressing room. He is a great help. He needs a couple of games under his belt to regain his rhythm,” Mhambrey opened up on Ishant Sharma’s form.

The second Test of the two-match series will be played at the Wankhede Stadium from December 3-7. Skipper Virat Kohli will return to lead the side.

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