KOLKATA — India crushed New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series and reclaim top spot in the world rankings from Pakistan.Chasing 376 for victory, the touring side were bundled out for 197 in fading light on the fourth day at Eden Gardens to give India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.India will return to the top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings irrespective of the result of the third and final Test in Indore, which starts on Saturday.India’s ambition to regain the top ranking after recently handing over the honour to archrivals Pakistan following a washed-out Test in the West Indies dovetails perfectly with a bumper Test season at home."With the coming home season we have control of that situation [staying No1]," captain Virat Kohli said at the presentation, referring to the season ahead where India will also host Tests against England, Australia and Bangladesh.New Zealand opener Tom Latham waged a lone battle, to...
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