Gurnoor Brar opens up on war of words with Blair Tickner during IND vs NZ 1st ODI

Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar revealed the details of his on-field banter with New Zealand batter Blair Tickner during the first ODI at Eden Park. Speaking with Ajinkya Rahane after the match, Brar explained that Tickner urged him to bowl at the stumps in hopes of hitting fuller deliveries. Brar refused to change his short-ball strategy, ultimately dismissing Tickner caught behind by KL Rahul after the No. 11 batter scored 34 off 23 balls.

Brar finished with 3/44, while Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets to bowl New Zealand out for 185. In response, India chased down a rain-revised DLS target of 143 in 22.4 overs to win by five wickets, led by Virat Kohli's 74 runs. Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match as India took a 1-0 series lead.