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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed dissapointment with Team India's batting during their shambolic loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune, which led to the hosts' first-ever series loss at home in 12 years. Indian batters got the taste of their own medicine as the Kiwi spin attack led by Mitchell Santner, who took 13 wickets in the match, trapped the hosts in their own spin trap and defeated India by 113 runs to secure the series 2-0 with a game to go.

Fresh Video Of Virat Kohli's Reaction After 'Heartbreaking' Dismissal In Pune Test Goes Viral

Batting maestro Virat Kohli was visibly heartbroken after his dismissal on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand, which India lost by 113 runs in Pune to concede the series. He was dismissed on 17 by Mitchell Santner, sparking an India batting collapse. With a mammoth target of 359 in front of them, India needed Kohli to stand tall with the Rohit Sharma and others already back in the hut. While Kohli did get a decent start, he was undone by a beautiful delivery from Santer, who got it to zip quickly off the surface. The ball hit him straight in front of the leg stump and umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger.

New Zealand's Santner unstoppable despite spike in workload, sore side

Mitchell Santner played through the pain barrier as New Zealand secured their maiden series win in India going back to 1955 and the left-arm spinner said picking up wickets regularly in the second test had helped him persevere.

India Captain Rohit Sharma Hits Back At Critics, Sends Sharp Message On "Too Much Post-Mortem"

After India's 12-year unbeaten streak in the home Test series came to a stunning end as New Zealand clinched a historic 2-0 lead with a 113-run victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged his team's shortcomings saying, "we failed to respond to the pressure". Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner weaved magic with his 6-104 in the second innings on Saturday as New Zealand did the unimaginable by clinching a historic Test series win in India for the first time with a 113-run victory over the hosts. Santner, who took 7-53 in the first innings, rattled India yet again with a remarkable spell of 6-104 to end up with match figures of 13-157, the third-best match figures for a bowler from his country in Tests.

Rohit Sharma's "12 Saal Mein Ekbar Allowed" Comment After India's Series Loss vs New Zealand Criticised Heavily

India succumbed to its first-ever Test series loss at home in 12 years on Saturday after New Zealand thrashed them by 113 runs in the second Test. The last time India lost a Test series at home, it was against Alastair Cook-led England in 2012. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner weaved magic with his 6-104 in the second innings on Saturday as New Zealand did the unimaginable by clinching a historic Test series win in India for the first time with a 113-run victory over the hosts. Santner, who took 7-53 in the first innings, rattled India yet again with a remarkable spell of 6-104 to end up with match figures of 13-157, the third-best match figures for a bowler from his country in Tests.

Virat Kohli Can't Control Frustration After 'Unlucky' Umpire's Call Dismissal vs New Zealand. Does This - Watch

Virat Kohli was frustrated man on Saturday. The star India batter is not going through the best of phases. Before India's second innings against New Zealand in the second Test, Kohli's scores in the series read 0, 70 and 1. His latest innings was also not noteworthy as he fell for jusy 17 that left India reeling against New Zealand chasing a high target. Ultimately India fell short by 113 runs to slump to their first home Test series loss in 12 years. Kohli was left seething after his dismissal after he was trapped in front of the wicket by MItchell Santner.

"For Any Visiting Team...": Sachin Tendulkar's 'Phenomenal' Reaction After New Zealand Ends India's 12-Year Streak

What was almost unthinkable till a few days, looks like a possibility now. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team are only one loss away from being clean-sweeped at home by New Zealand. For the fist time in 18 series (the duration of which spanned 12 years) India have lost a Test series at home. India's record of 18 consecutive bilateral home series wins has come to an end - the longest such sequence for any team.

Latham raises hat to Black Caps for special series win in India

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said he was hugely proud of his team after the Black Caps secured a maiden series victory in India by winning the second test on Saturday.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat

Fresh Video Of Virat Kohli's Reaction After 'Heartbreaking' Dismissal In Pune Test Goes Viral

New Zealand's Santner unstoppable despite spike in workload, sore side

India Captain Rohit Sharma Hits Back At Critics, Sends Sharp Message On "Too Much Post-Mortem"

Rohit Sharma's "12 Saal Mein Ekbar Allowed" Comment After India's Series Loss vs New Zealand Criticised Heavily

Virat Kohli Can't Control Frustration After 'Unlucky' Umpire's Call Dismissal vs New Zealand. Does This - Watch

"For Any Visiting Team...": Sachin Tendulkar's 'Phenomenal' Reaction After New Zealand Ends India's 12-Year Streak

Latham raises hat to Black Caps for special series win in India