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"Those Three Hours...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take After Loss vs NZ In 1st Test

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday asserted that "those three hours" when they collapsed to an unimaginable 46 runs in the first Test against New Zealand, won't define what this Indian team is and any judgement of his players based on that performance will be unfair. New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the opening Test of the three-match series despite a valiant fight by the hosts in the second innings in which they scored 462 runs. Rohit said one bad show won't decide his outfit's ability to play quality cricket and mount a comeback from difficult situation.

Bangladesh To Move On From Shakib Al Hasan For South Africa Series

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his men were focused on the challenge of South Africa rather than their missing all-rounder Shakib al Hasan ahead of Monday's first Test in Mirpur. The two-Test series is the first international cricket fixtures in Bangladesh since a student-led revolution toppled the autocratic premier. The series carry points towards the World Test Championship (WTC), with the final in England next year. South Africa currently are sixth in the standings with Bangladesh seventh.

Watch: Greatest Catch Ever? Ramandeep Singh's Effort vs Pakistan A Breaks Internet

Ramandeep Singh left everyone stunned with a sensational catch during the Emerging Asia Cup clash between India A and Pakistan A on Saturday. During the much-anticipated encounter, Pakistan A opener Yasir Khan was looking in fine form after scoring 33 off 22 balls. Yasir went for a big shot through mid-wicket but Ramandeep sprinted towards the boundary and pulled off a perfect dive to complete the catch. The effort left everyone stunned with former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik taking to to X (formerly Twitter) to label it as "one of the greatest catches ever by an Indian."

"Didn't Think We'll Be 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Loss vs New Zealand

After losing Test series opener to New Zealand by eight wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted being all out for 46 in first innings did set them back in the game and vowed his team are ready to give it their all to win the next two matches. On day two of the game, after the opening day was washed out due to rain, India were shot out for 46 -- their third-lowest Test score overall and the fewest they ever posted in a Test match at home. Under overcast skies, India were undone by grand exhibition of seam bowling from Matt Henry (5/15) and Will O'Rourke (4/22), which eventually played a big part in them losing the match.

New Zealand crush India to end 36-year wait

BENGALURU :New Zealand sealed their first test win in India since 1988 after chasing down a tricky target in hostile conditions to overcome the hosts by eight wickets on the final day of the first test on Sunday.

1st Test: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra Star In New Zealand's First Test Win In India Since 1988

When New Zealand arrived for their three-match Test series against India, many didn't give them a realistic chance to win even one game. But outstanding performances with bat and ball, as well as seizing big moments, helped them get their first Test win in India after 1988 with an eight-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Set 107 to win and the start of final day of first Test delayed by rain, New Zealand were made to work very hard to get their runs, especially with a masterly Jasprit Bumrah displaying his extraordinary skill and control with the new ball to get two early scalps and was egged on by a raucous home crowd.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India Suffer Crushing Defeat vs New Zealand

India suffered a massive defeat against New Zealand in the first Test encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday but the Rohit Sharma-led side was able to maintain its lead in the World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table. Following the loss, India have a PCT of 74.24. On the other hand, New Zealand moved up to fourth with a PCT of 44.44 after they registered their first Test win in 36 years on Indian soil. Australia are second with 62.50 while Sri Lanka retained their position at three with a PCT of 55.56. Pakistan are currently in the eighth position with 25.93 while West Indies are last in the table.

India's Sensational 36-Year Streak Ends With Massive Loss vs New Zealand

New Zealand survived a hostile Jasprit Bumrah spell to foil India's attempt to add a final-day twist to an absorbing series-opener, slaying the cricketing giants at home by eight wickets and ending a 36-year long wait to taste Test success in the country, here Sunday This is Kiwis' first Test win on the Indian soil after the John Wright-led outfit towelled India by 136 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, way back in 1988. Even hunting a modest 107 on the fifth day against a world-class attack could be nervy, and New Zealand did that after some initial scares. Will Young (48 not out) and Rachin Ravindra (39 not out) fuelled their chase with a 75-run stand for the third wicket, handholding their side a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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"Those Three Hours...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take After Loss vs NZ In 1st Test

Bangladesh To Move On From Shakib Al Hasan For South Africa Series

Watch: Greatest Catch Ever? Ramandeep Singh's Effort vs Pakistan A Breaks Internet

"Didn't Think We'll Be 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Loss vs New Zealand

New Zealand crush India to end 36-year wait

1st Test: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra Star In New Zealand's First Test Win In India Since 1988

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India Suffer Crushing Defeat vs New Zealand

India's Sensational 36-Year Streak Ends With Massive Loss vs New Zealand