5 of the most bankable players from the second Test between India and New Zealand

#1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Jana Bankable Player of the match

Batting – 1^st Innings: 5 (11)

Bowling - 1^st Innings: 5 for 48

Batting – 2^nd Innings: 23 (51)

Bowling - 2^nd innings: 1 for 28

A bankable player is someone who can deliver for his side when it's needed the most, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar did just that in the Kolkata Test, taking a five-for in the 1st innings to destroy the New Zealand top order. Kumar consistently made the ball talk and persisted with good lengths, making life extremely tough for the Kiwi batsmen.

Of his five scalps, three were clean bowled and one leg before, which once again showcased his ability to bowl an immaculate length. The early grass covering on the wicket also assisted Kumar, and he made sure his wrist position was perfect and the seam was straight, allowing the surface to do the rest.

Given the fact that pacers have seldom played a dominant role on Indian surfaces, this was a remarkable spell of swing bowling by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and will likely be remembered in the annals of Indian cricket for a long time to come.

Bhuvneshwar was adjudged the Jana Bankable Player of the Match for his all-round contribution and consistency throughout the match, and the reward was thoroughly well-deserved.

The next Test match at Indore poses a few interesting questions for both teams. While the Kiwis will be looking to salvage some pride and secure a win, the Indians would look to possibly experiment with their team composition and give the likes of Gautam Gambhir, Amit Mishra and Jayant Yadav an opportunity so that everyone is ready for the next Test series against England.