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"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.

Leinster to wait before assessing Ciarán Frawley injury

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says they will wait until Monday to fully assess Ciarán Frawley's ankle injury.

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen asking the Bengaluru crowd to cheer the team on Day 5 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand on Sunday. India came into the day needing 10 wickets to beat New Zealand and Jasprit Bumrah handed them the perfect start after he dismissed Tom Latham for a duck. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen gesturing towards the fans to cheer while Bumrah ran in to bowl the delivery and it has already gone viral on social media.

How Rishabh Pant's Chef Is Helping Sarfaraz Khan Get Fitter - Suryakumar Yadav Makes Big Revelation

Indian cricket team batter Sarfaraz Khan has enjoyed a brilliant run of form in the recent past and his performances has made him a favourite among both fans and experts. However, question continue on his fitness and several experts have opined that it can prove to be a reason why he can end up losing his spot in the playing XI. However, Suryakumar Yadav revealed in an interview with Indian Express that Sarfaraz is currently working with a chef, suggested by Rishabh Pant, to get fitter ahead of the Test series against Australia.

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"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

Leinster to wait before assessing Ciarán Frawley injury

Watch: Virat Kohli Asks Bengaluru Crowd To Cheer During New Zealand Test. This Happens Next

How Rishabh Pant's Chef Is Helping Sarfaraz Khan Get Fitter - Suryakumar Yadav Makes Big Revelation