India bat first as Yash Thakur makes ODI debut

Mount Maunganui, Nov 15 (UNI) Fast bowler Yash Thakur is set to make his One-Day International debut as New Zealand won the toss and elected to field against India in the fifth and final ODI of the series here on Sunday. Thakur, who has been waiting for an opportunity to represent the country, comes into the side alongside experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Naman Dhir. India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed happiness at Thakur getting his maiden international opportunity, describing him as a jovial player who had been part of the team's scheme of things for some time. "He's a…