Srinath, Prasad rested for 3-dayer

Bharadwaj, 24, failed to score in the first innings when India were bundled out for 83 and did not get to bat in the second. The youngster will be keen to grab the chance to impress the selectors ahead of the second Test on October 22.

Karnataka8217;s new ball attack will be handled by Dodda Ganesh and Mansur Ali Khan. They will be led by Anil Kumble. India8217;s spin spearhead will use the match to regain some of the lost magic that made him such a terror on home wickets.

Despite overnight rain, the wicket at the Chinnaswamy Stadium has not been affected. It looks a sporting one with a sprinking of grass on it.

The Kiwis, who had excellent batting practice in the three-day tie against Board President8217;s XI atJodhpur before revealing their preparedness as they batted out for over eight hours in the first Test, will use the match to fine-tune them.

Skipper Stephen Fleming has said that off-spinner Paul Wiseman will be given a long spell to help him find rhythm and give the management options alongside 20-year-old left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori, who acquitted himself well in Mohali.

Stand-bye medium-pacers Chris Drum and Andrew Penn could also be included to help them learn the art of toiling on normally unresponsive Indian tracks.