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Sachin Tendulkar Questions India's Preparations After New Zealand Series Loss: "Tough Pill..."

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has called for introspection after the hosts' suffered a 0-3 Test series defeat at the hands of New Zealand after losing the third game at the Wankhede Stadium by 25 runs on Sunday. As a result of the loss in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma-led India also lost their top spot in the World Test Championship standings and dropped to second place, behind new table-toppers Australia.

BCCI To Take Big Step On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja And R Ashwin - Report Makes Huge Claim

The future of some senior India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI evaluates the shocking 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home while rolling out a structured phaseout policy before the start of the next WTC cycle. There is a high possibility that the five-match Test series against Australia could be the final one for at least two of the four seniors among Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are in the last leg of their international careers. "Look, I don't think we can look that far ahead. It's important to focus on the next series, which is Australia," Rohit said when asked for his thoughts on India's Test future given there is limited time left in his captaincy.

Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's Poor Form A Big Concern For India? Report Reveals Damning Statistics

India's grueling home Test season finally ended with some worrying signs that are straightaway linked to the future of Gautam Gambhir's shaky start to his reign as head coach. The phase of transition which supposedly began when Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were slowly sidelined from the Test setup, had started to show its effect as young blood continues to infuse itself in the team. Even though the bowlers had their woes but still managed to thrive in patches throughout the home season, India's lackluster batting department was left exposed by some of the most inexperienced overseas spinners. India's historic series whitewash against New Zealand on a Sunday was a stark reminder of the slowly depleting art of playing against spinners.

Rohit Sharma's Blunt Verdict Amid Virat Kohli's Form Concerns, Says "When Seniors Aren't..."

The Wankhede Test against New Zealand offered an opportunity of redemption but barring Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, none of the Indian batters managed to step up. The biggest disappointment of all was the performance from stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both ended the series with less than 100 runs each in the 3-match series. At the post-match press conference, India captain Rohit was bound to face some tough questions, especially regarding his and Virat's form. Rohit didn't hesitate, admitting that seniors not scoring runs is a big concern.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's 0-3 Whitewash Loss vs New Zealand

India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time ever, at the hands of New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The loss meant that India are no longer in top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle points table. India now trail Australia, and their percentage points (PCT) is dangerously close to Sri Lanka and New Zealand, who are in third and fourth spot respectively. With a five-Test series against Australia in Australia coming up, India's place in the top two could be in jeopardy.

"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Rohit Sharma dropped a big doubt over his participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth later this month due to personal reasons. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after India's 0-3 series loss against New Zealand, Rohit said that he has his "fingers crossed" on his participation. The Indian team is set to embark on a tough five-match Test series in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. "Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed," Rohit said after India's 25-run loss in the third Test to New Zealand.

Gutsy New Zealand complete historic series sweep in India

:New Zealand capped a tough tour of Asia with an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India, while the bruised and battered home side will face uncomfortable questions ahead of their trip to Australia for five tests.

Nick Kyrgios makes telling comment about Andy Murray after Brit's tennis retirement

Nick Kyrgios has insisted he won't be "crawling to the finish line" of his career like tennis legends Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal.

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Sachin Tendulkar Questions India's Preparations After New Zealand Series Loss: "Tough Pill..."

BCCI To Take Big Step On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja And R Ashwin - Report Makes Huge Claim

Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's Poor Form A Big Concern For India? Report Reveals Damning Statistics

Rohit Sharma's Blunt Verdict Amid Virat Kohli's Form Concerns, Says "When Seniors Aren't..."

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's 0-3 Whitewash Loss vs New Zealand

"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Gutsy New Zealand complete historic series sweep in India

Nick Kyrgios makes telling comment about Andy Murray after Brit's tennis retirement