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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.

Hockey India League: Two-Time Olympic Medallist Lily Owsley Signs For Delhi SG Pipers

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey midfielder and superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL). The 29-year-old two-time Olympic medallist will be replacing 28-year-old Dutch midfielder Xan de Waard following her pull-out from HIL this season due to personal reasons. Owsley is one of the most highly decorated players in English hockey, having won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, followed by the bronze in Tokyo 2020.

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.

"This Is Embarrassing": Internet Fumes As India Hit Historic Low Against New Zealand

Packed with proven performers, Indian team seemed like a bunch of clueless cricketers as it endured an unprecedented and humiliating 0-3 whitewash at the hands of a resolute New Zealand with a 25-run defeat in the third Test, a result that put the home side to its lowest ebb on Sunday. A courageous Rishabh Pant raised hopes of a great escape with his valiant 64-run knock but once he trudged back to the pavilion following a contentious third-umpire call, the Indian fortress, that had been breached twice in this series before, was completed raged by the Black Caps.

'Already Seen Downfall, Taught Me Patience': Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker

Double Olympic medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has said that the struggles she had faced early on in her career has helped her develop patience and resilience. Bhaker, 22, created history at the Paris Games by becoming the first Indian in the post Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. The star shooter is least bothered about her critics and is simply focussed on her career. Bhaker, who took a break from shooting after the Paris Olympics, is now pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

"Struggle Like Most...": England Great's Explosive 'Spin' Take On Rohit Sharma And Co

After New Zealand completed a historic 3-0 clean sweep with a thrilling win in the final Test against India on Sunday, former England captain Michael Vaughan pointed the hosts' struggle against the spin in the series and said India now has a group of batters who, like many teams, struggle against spin. India found themselves at the mercy of Ajaz Patel's spin. Mumbai-born left-arm spinner was the hero, as his 11th wicket of the match sealed what is being hailed as the New Zealand's greatest Test series victory of all time.

NZ skipper Latham lauds team for greatest series win

New Zealand captain Tom Latham was lost for words following his team's stunning 3-0 triumph in India on Sunday but had no doubt that it was their greatest series victory.

"Batter Hit His Pads": AB de Villiers Fumes At Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal In 3rd Test

India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant looked destined to take the team to a consolation victory in the third and final Test against New Zealand. After the hosts incurred yet another top-order collapse, losing 5 batters for just 29 runs, Pant displayed a brilliant counter-attacking knock to score 64 runs off 57 balls in the chase of 147 runs. However, Pant had to march back to the pavilion after a controversial dismissal against Ajaz Patel that got the world of social media talking.

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

Hockey India League: Two-Time Olympic Medallist Lily Owsley Signs For Delhi SG Pipers

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

"This Is Embarrassing": Internet Fumes As India Hit Historic Low Against New Zealand

'Already Seen Downfall, Taught Me Patience': Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker

"Struggle Like Most...": England Great's Explosive 'Spin' Take On Rohit Sharma And Co

NZ skipper Latham lauds team for greatest series win

"Batter Hit His Pads": AB de Villiers Fumes At Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal In 3rd Test