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Indian head coach Gambhir is 'keen to' give K L Rahul a long rope, added ten Doeschate.
The master batsman has remained in New Zealand to work on his recovery from the injury he sustained in a recent series against Sri Lanka.
The Saurashtra batter scored his 18th double century against Chhattisgarh.
'Everyone has been wondering for a long time about whether I will make it for the Australia series but it is still some time away,' he said referring to the five-match contest that begins in Perth on November 22.
Rohit said they erred on the side of caution by keeping Pant in the locker room for New Zealand's second innings.
Sarfaraz Khan hit a brilliant 150, and Rishabh Pant made 99 as India posted 462, setting New Zealand a target of 107.
The tourists rode Ravindra's spectacular 134 and Tim Southee's 65 to turn the screws on the hosts.
Bala Devi celebrated her glorious moment in the 35th minute when she fired into the top corner after Manisha directed an indirect freekick onto her path.
Team India's Malayali coach Priya P V said the showdown against Pakistan would serve as a significant opportunity to make a great start.
Heavy rain hampered the final preparations for both teams on the eve of the contest and more showers are predicted throughout the week in which the Black Caps will aim to stop a rampant India from continuing their winning run at home.