Left-arm spinner Murali Kartik is back in the Indian side for the tour of New Zealand after sitting out since the 'home' Test series against Zimbabwe, in November 2000. The Delhi-based lad, who plays for Railways, was recalled following a fine showing in the just-concluded one-day series against the West Indies.

Described by Rahul Dravid as the best spinner in the country, Kartik will be on Rediff Chat on Thursday, November 28, 2002, at 1400 IST [0330 EST]. Join in and talk cricket with him.