India's bowling balance faces early test in New Zealand T20I series

New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand will offer Shreyas Iyer an early test of his leadership as he looks to settle the team's bowling concerns and prepare a relatively inexperienced squad for conditions that could favour the hosts. The opening match in Christchurch on Thursday comes with India carrying considerable batting depth but several questions over their bowling combination. The visitors will also be without Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, two key players who could have strengthened the side in the demanding conditions of New Zealand. Iyer's team heads into the series after a…