India opt to field against New Zealand in first ODI

Auckland, Nov 4 (UNI) India won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the opening ODI of the three-match series here on Wednesday. Captain Shubman Gill said the decision was influenced by overcast conditions, adding that having a target to chase would be advantageous if rain or other interruptions reduced the number of overs. India have fielded four fast bowlers, with Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh featuring in the pace attack, alongside two all-rounders, Naman and Axar Patel. Gill said the team had prepared well for the series through a number of practice sessions and was excited…