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New Zealand tour of India 2024

Rohit Sharma-led India lost a three-Test match series against New Zealand. This was India's first home Test whitewash since South Africa's 2-0 victory in the 1999-2000 season.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to perform in Test series against NZ. 

New Zealand defeated India 3-0 to win three Test match series. 

Gautam Gambhir with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Exclusive | Sunil Gavaskar blames India's 'think tank' for humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand 

New Zealand becomes the first-ever cricket team to whitewash India in three Test match series on their home soil. 

India lost a Test series against New Zealand.

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Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir’s decision-making to scrutiny of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, here are points BCCI will review after humiliating series loss against New Zealand

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A Test series between India and Pakistan is still eagerly awaited; the last one was in 2007, in which India won 1-0 after three matches.

India got whitewashed by NZ at home.

Wasim Akram says Pakistan can beat India in Tests.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in frame

'Pakistan have a chance to beat India in Tests..: Wasim Akram's blunt remark after Rohit Sharma's team suffer embarrassing 0-3 whitewash

India's three consecutive defeats have caused them to fall to second place in the WTC points standings with a points percentage of 58.33.

New Zeland beat India by 25 runs in 3rd Test.

India lose top spot on WTC table.

Team India in frame

Rohit Sharma's India lose top spot in WTC Points Table after embarrassing 0-3 loss against New Zealand at home

Rohit Sharma was extremely disappointed with loss and accepted that he has not been at his best both as a captain and as a batter in this series.

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in the 3rd Test.

The Kiwis clean sweeped India 3-0

Rohit Sharma makes big remark on the loss.

Rohit Sharma in frame

'Not at my best as captain..with the bat also': Dejected Rohit Sharma reflects on embarrassing performance after 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand

Tom Latham side defeated India by 25 runs in the third and Final Test. This is India's first-ever clean sweep loss in a three-match Test series at home.

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs.

They clean sweep India 3-0

Rishabh Pant walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal

Ajaz Patel's 11 wickets help New Zealand script historic clean sweep against India, hosts suffer first-ever whitewash at home

New Zealand got the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant but it started a massive debate on social media.

Rishabh Pant gets out after scoring 64 runs.

His wicket sparked controversy.

Rishabh Pant's controversial dismissal

Rishabh Pant out or not out? controversial dismissal sparks massive debate in thrilling Mumbai Test

To win this match, India need to chase their highest fourth-inning total at Wankhede and second highest overall at the venue.

India bowl out New Zealand for 174

India need 147 runs to win this Test.

Indian players in frame

IND vs NZ: Ravindra Jadeja takes second consecutive fifer to bowl out New Zealand for 174, India need to pull off record chase to win Mumbai Test

Ashwin made a superb dive and then extended his hands to finish the catch in midair, sliding but maintaining control as the ball nearly slipped away.

Ravichandran Ashwin takes a stunning catch in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium echoes with Ashwin-Ashwin chants.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj in frame

Wankhede Stadium echoes with 'Ashwin-Ashwin' chants after all-rounder takes jaw-dropping catch in Mumbai - WATCH

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant smashed half-centuries and put India in respectable position.

India get all out for 263 runs.

They are leading NZ by 28 runs.

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant in frame

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: India suffer mini-collapse after Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant's fifties, lead New Zealand by 28 runs

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IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: Virat Kohli explained why it is important to rotate strike and not just look for boundaries in a run chase, especially on a wicket like Delhi.

Virat Kohli explained his approach in a run chase in T20 format.

Kohli said that singles and doubles are important and not just fours and sixes.

Kohli scored 51 runs from 47 balls against Delhi Capitals. 

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli takes indirect dig at strike rate critics after another fifty in run chase, says 'People are forgetting the importance of...'

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been facing flak for his form with bat despite a hefty price tag but mentor Zaheer Khan has backed him to find form in high-pressure games.

Rishabh Pant was dismissed for a single-digit score in the clash against Mumbai Indians.

Pant is the least performing batter in LSG lineup.

LSG are placed sixth on the points table with 5 wins, 5 losses from 10 games.

Rishabh Pant, Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan responds to criticism around Rishabh Pant's batting form, says '...the impact which we want from him will come'

Sanjana Ganesan has lashed out at social media trolls for their vile comments on son Angad's facial expressions while father Jasprit took a four-fer against LSG.

Sanjana Ganesan slammed trolls who used words like 'trauma' and 'depression' for Angad Bumrah.

Ganesan wants people to keep their opinion to themselves.

Ganesan and Angad were present at the Wankhede Stadium as Bumrah took a four-fer.

Sanjana Ganesan, Jasprit Bumrah, Angad Bumrah

'Our son is NOT a topic for your entertainment': Sanjana Ganesan blast trolls for mocking Angad Bumrah's expressions on social media

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals have been dominated by Gujarat Titans at home. They lost comprehensively in the encounter in Ahmedabad earlier this month.

Rajasthan Royals have suffered five consecutive defeats this season.

Rajasthan Royals are placed 9th on the points table.

A win against Rajasthan Royals will help Gujarat Titans reclaim top spot on points table.

Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sai Sudharsan

RR vs GT Match Prediction: Under-pressure Rajasthan Royals have a poor record against in-form Gujarat Titans, yet to win at home

RR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Rajasthan Royals are almost out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race and may look to test out new players.

Gujarat Titans are unlikely to make any change to their combination.

Akash Madhwal may get to make his Rajasthan Royals debut.

Kwena Maphaka is yet to get his first match of the season. 

Akash Madhwal

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Top Headlines

India vs New Zealand Match Stats

3rd Test, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

NZ • 1st innings
235/10

IND • 1st innings
263/10

BATTERS

Yashasvi Jaiswal
lbw b Glenn Phillips

Rohit Sharma (C)
c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry

Shubman Gill
b Ajaz Patel

Virat Kohli
c Daryl Mitchell b Ajaz Patel

Rishabh Pant (W)
c Tom Blundell b Ajaz Patel

Sarfaraz Khan
c Rachin Ravindra b Ajaz Patel

Ravindra Jadeja
c Will Young b Ajaz Patel

Washington Sundar
b Ajaz Patel

Ravichandran Ashwin
c Tom Blundell b Glenn Phillips

Akash Deep
b Glenn Phillips

Mohammed Siraj
not out

BOWLERS

Matt Henry

Ajaz Patel

Glenn Phillips

Fall Of Wicket

Rohit Sharma

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Sarfaraz Khan

Ravindra Jadeja

Rishabh Pant

Ravichandran Ashwin

Akash Deep

Washington Sundar

India vs New Zealand Match Stats

3rd Test, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

NZ • 1st innings235/10

IND • 1st innings263/10

BATTERS

Yashasvi Jaiswallbw b Glenn Phillips

Rohit Sharma (C)c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry

Shubman Gillb Ajaz Patel

Virat Kohlic Daryl Mitchell b Ajaz Patel

Rishabh Pant (W)c Tom Blundell b Ajaz Patel

Sarfaraz Khanc Rachin Ravindra b Ajaz Patel

Ravindra Jadejac Will Young b Ajaz Patel

Washington Sundarb Ajaz Patel

Ravichandran Ashwinc Tom Blundell b Glenn Phillips

Akash Deepb Glenn Phillips

Mohammed Sirajnot out

BOWLERS

Matt Henry

Ajaz Patel

Glenn Phillips

Fall Of Wicket

Rohit Sharma

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Sarfaraz Khan

Ravindra Jadeja

Rishabh Pant

Ravichandran Ashwin

Akash Deep

Washington Sundar

NZ • 1st innings
235/10

IND • 1st innings
263/10

Yashasvi Jaiswal
lbw b Glenn Phillips

Rohit Sharma (C)
c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry

Shubman Gill
b Ajaz Patel

Virat Kohli
c Daryl Mitchell b Ajaz Patel

Rishabh Pant (W)
c Tom Blundell b Ajaz Patel

Sarfaraz Khan
c Rachin Ravindra b Ajaz Patel

Ravindra Jadeja
c Will Young b Ajaz Patel

Washington Sundar
b Ajaz Patel

Ravichandran Ashwin
c Tom Blundell b Glenn Phillips

Akash Deep
b Glenn Phillips

Mohammed Siraj
not out