R Ashwin and Umesh Yadav got the big wickets as India clawed back on day 3 of the Kanpur Test against New Zealand.
Joe Root has been in prime form in 2021 as he looks to overhaul some records in the calendar year.
India might not make any changes in their playing 11 for the Leeds Test against England.
Ravichandran Ashwin might be included in the Indian side for the third Test against England in Leeds.
Pakistan are on top after the end of day 3 of the second Jamaica Test against West Indies thanks to Fawad Alam's century.
Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales shared a 17-run stand for the final wicket, with Seales becoming the youngest to five wickets as West Indies won by one wicket.