Watch: Commentary fighting between Sanjay Bangar and Varun Aaron over language

During the first innings of the India vs New Zealand first ODI at Vadodara on Sunday (January 11), former Indian cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar and the former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron had a light funny fighting in the commentary box over language.  

Sanjay Bangar and Varun Aaron had different thoughts about using the language in the field

While the New Zealand openers were piling up runs with a 50+ partnership, there was a talk between the wicketkeeper KL Rahul and the off-spinner Washington Sundar. Varun Aaron felt that Rahul should talk with Sundar in Tamil, which the bowler may understand better.

However, the former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar didn't agree with Varun's suggestion. Bangar preferred talking in the national language, which generally meant Hindi. Although there is no official national language in India, there is a belief that Hindi is the national language due to its common usage in the country.  

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New Zealand scored 300/8

Hosts India sent the visitors New Zealand to bat first, who scored 300/8 in 50 overs. New Zealand openers Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) scored crucial half-centuries to provide a strong start with a 117-run partnership for the first wicket. However, after they were dismissed quickly, the Blackcaps were losing wickets at regular intervals.

Only the no.4 batter Daryl Mitchell managed to put some pressure on the Indian bowlers by scoring 84 off 71 balls with the help of five fours and three sixes. Also, in the very late innings, the no.9 batter Krisian Clarke scored a valuable 24 not out off 17 balls with the help of three fours. 

Among the Indian bowlers, Mohammed Siraj (2/40), Prasidh Krishna (2/60), and Harshit Rana (2/65) picked up two wickets each.