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New Zealand tour of India 2024

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Rohit Sharma will not take the Test series loss against New Zealand lightly. 

India lost Test series against New Zealand. 

India vs New Zealand third Test will start from October 1 to 5. 

India vs New Zealand third Test will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Rohit Sharma

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad slammed Rohit Sharma-led India after a humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand. 

Team India lost a Test series against New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli with KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Yashavi Jaiswal 

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan star takes brutal dig at India after Test series loss against New Zealand

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan backs Rohit Sharma after the team's humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand. 

India vs New Zealand third Test match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

'It's not just about winning...': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Rohit Sharma's captaincy after India's humiliating loss against New Zealand

Ravi Shastri supported the current head coach by stating that Gautam Gambhir still has plenty of time left because he is still in the early stages of his coaching career with the national team.

New Zealand beat India by 113 runs.

Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma in frame

'It's never easy being coach..he'll soon learn': Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir after Pune Test loss 

Shehzad claimed that New Zealand had played a practical joke on India by beating them like children after India's defeat. 

Ex-Pak cricketer slams India after Pune Test loss.

He said Indian players played like schoolboys.

Indian cricket team in frame

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan player brutally slams Team India for Pune Test loss against New Zealand

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Latham defended Rohit during the press conference and stated that they anticipated India to perform at their peak in the third Test match of the series.

Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma after the match.

Tom Latham and Rohit Sharma in frame

'They don't become a bad team overnight or.. after couple of games': Tom Latham comes out in defence of Rohit Sharma-led Team India after Pune Test

New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham does not feel that India have become a bad team overnight. He expects the hosts to make a comeback in Wankhede.

As New Zealand's designated captain in Tests, Tom Latham won his maiden series in India.

The final Test of the series will be played at Wankhede Stadium. 

Rohit Sharma, Tom Latham during the Test series in India

Rohit Sharma, Tom Latham

'Sometimes you can fall on the wrong side even if you play well': Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma's India after historic series win

Anil Kumble criticized the team's batting lineup and declared that it was time for the batsmen to step up.

Anil Kumble slams Team India.

Anil Kumble in frame

'Made it harder for themselves..get their act together': Anil Kumble slams Indian team and makes big remark on their WTC Final chances

After India's defeat, Rohit defended Ashwin and Jadeja, claiming that their criticism is unfair and that they bear enormous expectations in every match.

Rohit Sharma defends Ashwin and Jadeja after loss.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in frame

'They’re allowed to have some bad games..': Rohit Sharma comes out in defence of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja after loss in Pune Test

The defeat dealt an unanticipated blow to India's preparations for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.

India lose series vs NZ 2-0.

Fans slam Rohit Sharma for his post-match remark.

Rohit Sharma in frame

Fans slam Indian captain Rohit Sharma for '12 saal me ek baar to allowed hai' remark on Pune Test loss

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Andries Gous hit Sunil Narine for 4 sixes in an over.

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Harshit Rana took two wickets in Day 2's first session.

Mitchell Starc faced 112 balls to score 26 runs. 

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Harshit Rana of India celebrates taking the wicket of Mitchell Starc of Australia for 26 runs during day two of the First Test match at Perth Stadium on November 23, 2024.

Harshit Rana, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant

Australia register second-lowest total at Perth Stadium as Jasprit Bumrah's fifer, Harshit Rana's three-fer help India take 46-run lead

IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc and Harshit Rana were involved in a banter on Day 2 of the Perth Test after the debutant bowled a fiesty short delivery.

Harshit Rana got the wicket of Nathan Lyon in first session of Day 2.

Mitchell Starc reminded Rana that he bowls faster than him.

Rana's bouncer hit Starc on the helmet after the banter between the two. 

Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana involved in banter on Day 2 of Perth Test.

Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana

WATCH: Mitchell Starc warns Harshit Rana 'I bowl faster than you' after facing a fiesty short ball, tells him 'I've got a long memory'

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PCB has refused to adopt hybrid model for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far.

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Babar Azam captain of Pakistan (R) Rohit Sharma captain of India (2R) /Hardik Pandya (C) and Mohammad Rizwan during the Asia Cup Super Four match at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

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2nd Test, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

Match Details

New Zealand tour of India, 2024

Thu 24 October, 09:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to bat

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

New Zealand in India, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 01

IND
263 (59.4 ov) & 121 (29.1 ov)

NZ
235 (65.4 ov) & 174 (45.5 ov)

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 16

IND
46 (31.2 ov) & 462 (99.3 ov)

NZ
402 (91.3 ov) & 110/2 (27.4 ov)

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 15

IND
397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ
327 (48.5 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan star takes brutal dig at India after Test series loss against New Zealand

'It's not just about winning...': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Rohit Sharma's captaincy after India's humiliating loss against New Zealand

'It's never easy being coach..he'll soon learn': Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir after Pune Test loss

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan player brutally slams Team India for Pune Test loss against New Zealand

'They don't become a bad team overnight or.. after couple of games': Tom Latham comes out in defence of Rohit Sharma-led Team India after Pune Test

'Sometimes you can fall on the wrong side even if you play well': Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma's India after historic series win

'Made it harder for themselves..get their act together': Anil Kumble slams Indian team and makes big remark on their WTC Final chances

'They’re allowed to have some bad games..': Rohit Sharma comes out in defence of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja after loss in Pune Test

Fans slam Indian captain Rohit Sharma for '12 saal me ek baar to allowed hai' remark on Pune Test loss

India vs New Zealand Match Stats

2nd Test, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

Match Details

New Zealand tour of India, 2024

Thu 24 October, 09:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to bat

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

New Zealand in India, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 01

IND263 (59.4 ov) & 121 (29.1 ov)

NZ235 (65.4 ov) & 174 (45.5 ov)

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Oct 16

IND46 (31.2 ov) & 462 (99.3 ov)

NZ402 (91.3 ov) & 110/2 (27.4 ov)

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 15

IND397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ327 (48.5 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs

Umpires

UmpirePaul Reiffel (AUS), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan star takes brutal dig at India after Test series loss against New Zealand

'It's not just about winning...': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Rohit Sharma's captaincy after India's humiliating loss against New Zealand

'It's never easy being coach..he'll soon learn': Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir after Pune Test loss

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan player brutally slams Team India for Pune Test loss against New Zealand

'They don't become a bad team overnight or.. after couple of games': Tom Latham comes out in defence of Rohit Sharma-led Team India after Pune Test

'Sometimes you can fall on the wrong side even if you play well': Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma's India after historic series win

'Made it harder for themselves..get their act together': Anil Kumble slams Indian team and makes big remark on their WTC Final chances

'They’re allowed to have some bad games..': Rohit Sharma comes out in defence of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja after loss in Pune Test

Fans slam Indian captain Rohit Sharma for '12 saal me ek baar to allowed hai' remark on Pune Test loss

IND
263 (59.4 ov) & 121 (29.1 ov)

NZ
235 (65.4 ov) & 174 (45.5 ov)

IND
46 (31.2 ov) & 462 (99.3 ov)

NZ
402 (91.3 ov) & 110/2 (27.4 ov)

IND
397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ
327 (48.5 ov)

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)