Page 4 - India Vs New Zealand

Is Rohit Sharma the worst Test captain Indian cricket has ever had?

The last time India lost 3 consecutive Tests in a series was back in 1976-77, when they were defeated by England.

Kiwis become 1st team to whitewash India at home in 3-match Test series

New Zealand registered their first-ever Test series win in India as they beat the hosts by 25 runs on Day 3 of the 3rd Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test highlights: India whitewashed for the first time at home

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Ajaz Khan took 6 wickets in the 2nd innings to bamboozle the Indian batting order.

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Spinners steal the show at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Ajaz Khan had an exceptional 3rd Test, adding to his previous 10-wicket haul at Wankhede in 2021. He became only the third New Zealand bowler with multiple ten-wicket match hauls.

What is the highest successful run chase in Tests at Wankhede Stadium

India need to chase down 147 runs to avoid a clean sweep. If India manages to chase the target, it will be second highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium.

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 2: India on top as Kiwis struggle at 171/9 at stumps

IND vs NZ 3rd Test Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: India are only one wicket away from starting their chase in the 3rd Test.

IND vs NZ: I felt as long as I'm playing, we won't lose at home - Jadeja

The last time India lost a Test series at home dozen of years of back, Ravindra Jadeja had made his Test debut and perhaps in this journey of 77 long form games, he also felt a sense of invincibility whenever he donned the whites at home. After his 14th five-for in Tests, Jadeja admitted that his worst fear of losing a series at home has come true. "Firstly, I had this fear personally I had thought that I won't lose a series in India as long as I am playing. But that too has happened," he said after opening day's play in the third Test. Cricket is a great leveller and this humbling experience against the Black Caps and henceforth, he won't be "surprised" with anything. We won 18 series (at home), I thought as long as I am playing Test cricket in India we won't lose a series but that has happened, so I am not surprised with anything (that is happening)," Jadeja said. "We have set the expectations really high. Since last 12 years we did not lose a single series. I think we have lost

IND vs NZ: Mitchell feels 3rd Test evenly poised despite hosts' collapse

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell on Friday said the third Test against India was "evenly poised" despite the hosts' collapsed, handing the advantage to the Kiwis after the opening day's play of the final match of the series here. India did well to keep New Zealand to 235 after the visitors won the toss with Mitchell top-scoring with 82, but the hosts lost wickets in heap towards the end to be placed at a precarious position of 86 for four, trailing by another 149 runs. "We put a total on the board (and) hopefully now we can take a few more wickets. We'll see what happens tomorrow (day two). The game is evenly poised right at the moment," Mitchell told the media after end of play on Friday. Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja (5/65) and Washington Sundar (4/81) shared nine wickets between them on the first day as the pitch provided plenty of assistance to the tweakers. Mitchell said the conditions did not surprise the visitors. "It's the nature of red soil here in this part of the wor

IND vs NZ: The track has bounce but no pace off the pitch - Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is happy with another five-wicket haul in Test cricket but conceded that in sultry conditions on a slow turner, bowling indeed was hardwork. Jadeja's 14th five-wicket haul came after a brief period of lull as he looked menacing while mixing deliveries, pitching it on good length spots and letting the variable bounce and abrasive surface work in his favour. However Jadeja's assessment of the track was also an indicator that possibly Ravichandran Ashwin has lost a bit of pace in his deliveries as it required more shoulder effort to get the zip off the surface. "I thought you need to mix and match (in terms of speed). The wicket has bounce but off the surface, the ball isn't taking off. Unless you put in a lot of shoulders and get the revs, it is difficult," Jadeja told Jio Cinema. "It was a special effort as it wasn't no easy to bowl in this heat. Even Washy (Washington Sundar) bowled well and everyone played their roles to perfection. Now our batters will need to ...

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 1: Pant and Gill on crease as NZ get early wickets

IND vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS: Quick wickets by New Zealand send them back on top of the proceedings. Rohit and Virat fail to score big again.

IND vs NZ: Ravindra Jadeja helps India with 14th Test fifer in Mumbai

This five-wicket haul also propelled Jadeja past Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan on the list of India's highest Test wicket-takers. He now sits fifth, just behind Harbhajan Singh (417).

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Playing 11, live toss time, live streaming

New Zealand have made two changes in their playing 11 while Mohammed Siraj replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India's Playing 11 for the 3rd Test vs New Zealand

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test pitch report, Wankhede Stadium key stats

India not only need a win to avoid a whitewash but also to stay in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

IND vs NZ: Harshit Rana to join Indian squad in Mumbai ahead of third Test

Rookie pacer Harshit Rana will join the Indian squad ahead of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai after starring in Delhi's first outright win of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Rana, who was already among the reserves, was released for Delhi's match against Assam before the second Test in Pune that India lost by 113 runs to concede an unassailable 0-2 lead in the series. This was the team's first loss in a Test rubber at home in 12 years. Rana will join the Indian squad in Mumbai on Wednesday, two days before the match gets underway at the Wankhede Stadium. But it remains unclear if his presence in the dressing room will be as a reserve or as a member. The 22-year-old has been picked in the main squad for the five Tests in Australia beginning November 22 in Perth. "Harshit will join the team tomorrow," said a BCCI source. With Indian team management carefully monitoring the pacers' workload ahead of the Australia tour, there is a possibility that spearhead Jasprit Bumra

India vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson to miss third Test in Mumbai

Senior batter Kane Williamson will miss the third Test against India at Mumbai to ensure full recovery from a groin injury ahead of the home series versus England, starting from November 28. Williamson did not play in the first two Tests against India, which the Kiwis won to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. It also ended India's 18-series winning streak at home dating back to 2012. The final Test of the rubber will be played at the Wankhede Stadium from November 1. "Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," NZ head coach Gary Stead said in a media release. "While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he'll be good to go for England," Stead added. The first Test between New Zealand and England will be played at Christchurch. "The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach

Panesar to Hartley: Top five overseas spinners who shook India at home

Here's a look at five memorable performances from left-arm spinners who have left a mark on Indian turf.

Gambhir's concern as India face transition with limited bowling options

India's qualification for the World Test Championship final in June next year is hanging in balance and even if they make the grade for the third consecutive time, it will be a massive surprise if skipper Rohit Sharma stays available for the next two-year WTC cycle. Ditto for Ravichandran Ashwin, who will be 41 by then. Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli, the two supremely fit men, will be 39. The embarrassing Test series defeat at home against New Zealand has already triggered a debate around the effectiveness of a few seniors. Ravi Shastri could only empathize with Gambhir. "New Zealand have beaten them (India) handsomely in both the Test matches. It's food for thought (on series loss). He (Gambhir) has just taken over the job. It's never easy being coach of a team that has such a big following," Shastri said while commentating during the second Test in Pune. "It's still early days in his career as a coach. But he'll soon learn." There is no doubt India are looking at a tough ...

Australia to Sri Lanka: WTC 2025 final scenarios for five teams

While last year's finalists, India and Australia, still hold the top two positions, they are still not guaranteed a place in the final of the ongoing WTC cycle

India look to seal series as NZ's Amelie Kerr exits ODIs due to injury

India will seek a better performance from batters in their quest to seal the series when they face New Zealand in the second women's ODI here on Sunday. Even though India won the first match comfortably by 59 runs, batters squandered starts as their innings were littered with multiple 30s and 40s. The hosts would want a change of script in this match, and skipper Smirti Mandhana will have to lead the charge, which in the last match was done by debutant Tejal Hasabnis. The elegant left-hander got out for eight in the opening match, continuing her lean run over the last month or so. She can fall back upon the memories of a fine run against South Africa earlier this July when she cracked runs for fun, including two big hundreds. Along with Mandhana's form, the Indian camp will also keep an eye on the fitness of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who missed the previous match with an unspecified niggle. On the bowling front, India will be delighted with debutant pacer Saima Thakor's .

Rohit Sharma press conference: Captain's bold remark on WTC, series defeat

Skipper Rohit Sharma in the conference said that the team is not thinking about the WTC at the moment