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Warner: 'I'd Be Nervous in Their Batting Order' Ahead of India-Australia Duel
Just one week since an unprecedented 3-0 loss at home to New Zealand-their first Test series loss in 12 years-another daunting challenge presents itself: a five-Test series against Australia beginning Nov. 22 in Perth.
Kumble: 'The Most Challenging Part is Acknowledging There’s a Problem' Regarding India’s Batting Struggles
He noted that the biggest issue the team under Rohit Sharma's leadership faces is that they have to accept the fact that there is an issue that needs to be sorted out in the batting camp. Chasing 147 for a win at the Wankhede Stadium, India were bowled out for 121, and they became the first Test team to be clean swept on home soil since Australia did it in 1999/2000.
Rohit Stands Firm on Shot Selection in Mumbai Test: 'I Have No Regrets'
"Shot selection in this particular match wasn't up to the mark, starting from me. The only thing I would say is that when you're chasing a target like that, you want to try and put the pressure on the bowlers. You can't allow bowlers to bowl on one particular spot. You have to try and do something about it.".
Rohit Reflects on 'Low Point in My Career' After 0-3 Defeat to NZ, Admits Tactical Mistakes
India were outplayed by New Zealand in all departments of the game, getting shot out for 46 in the first innings of the first Test at Bengaluru they lost by eight wickets, and could manage only 156 in their first innings in the 113-run debacle on a turning track in Pune and were shot out for 121 chasing 147 runs in the second innings on a rank turner at the Wankhede on Sunday and were humbled in three successive Test matches at home for the first time.
India Drops to Second in WTC Standings, Must Win Four of Five Tests in Australia to Secure Final Spot
India lost the third and final Test to New Zealand by 25 runs at Mumbai, giving away the series 0-3, the first whitewash of an Indian Test series at home since South Africa had managed 2-0 in 1999-2000.
3rd Test: Pant's Half-Century Falls Short as NZ Clinches 3-0 Series Sweep with 25-Run Victory
Chasing 147 to win the third Test on a turning and crumbling track, Pant kept India's hopes alive with a brilliant 64. He was out after pulling India past 100 runs and India lost their way as Ajaz Patel (6-57) and Glenn Phillips (3-42) proved the thorn in their side as the hosts suffered another embarrassing defeat that would also hamper their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
IPl Retention: Kohli Hints at Completing 20 Years with RCB by 2027
Having entered the twilight zone of his illustrious career, speculations are rife on how long the 36-year-old would continue in top-flight cricket having endured a prolonged lull for the last four years since the start of COVID-19.
3rd Test: Gill Calls His 90 Against NZ One of His Best Innings
Coming in with the team at 25/1 and watching his teammates lose three wickets within 10 minutes from the other end on Friday, Gill played a composed and patient innings, capitalizing on the one reprieve that he got early on Saturday morning, to compile a 146-ball 90.
Neymar and Endrick Left Out of Brazil's World Cup Qualifying Squad
Neymar, Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 international matches, returned to action for his club Al Hilal last month, almost a year to the day after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, reported Xinhua.
'As Long as I'm Playing, We Won't Lose a Series in India', Ravindra Jadeja
Cricket is a great leveller and this humbling experience against the Black Caps and henceforth, he won't be "surprised" with anything.
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