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After 46 All-Out Fiasco, Team India Hits Another Embarrassing Low Against New Zealand

After being bowled out for their lowest total of 46 runs at home, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team was inflicted with another unwanted feat as New Zealand batters ran riot in Bengaluru. After bundling out India for an under-50 team total, New Zealand batters went on a rampant run in the first innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a century. Rachin remained key to New Zealand's plans of winning the match, as the tourists' lead crossed the 200-run mark against the Indians on Day 3 (Friday).

BCCI Delivers Bitter Rishabh Pant Blow To India On Day 3 Of Bengaluru Test

India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant hobbled off the field due to a knee injury on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pant's injury meant that substitute wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel stood behind the stumps for India before the end of play on Day 2. On Day 3, however, Jurel continued to deputies for Pant who remained under observation of BCCI's medical team. The Indian board issued a statement on Friday morning, ruling Pant out for the entire day's play.

Rohit Sharma Fans Fume At Australia Media, Barmy Army's Virat Kohli Obsession

Still about a month to go before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia begins but hype around the high-profile cricketing contest has gained plenty of momentum over the last few weeks. Broadcasters have already started programs around the series, pitting Rohit Sharma's men against Pat Cummins' army. However, a certain section of fans on social media was unimpressed seeing Virat Kohli still being the talk of the town, with regards to the series in Australia, despite Rohit Sharma being the captain of the Indian team.

Ravi Shastri Mocks "Duck Party" Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan On Live TV

Team India endured its worst performance at home, getting bowled out for a score of 46 in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday. As many as five Indian batters were dismissed for ducks in the innings, including star players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Sarfaraz Khan. The nature of India's horrific show in the innings was such that even former head coach Ravi Shastri didn't shy away from taking a swipe at the batting unit.

"Not Protecting Virat Kohli": Dinesh Karthik Unimpressed As Gautam Gambhir Gamble Backfires

Team India had to shuffle the batting order a bit after Shubman Gill missed out on the first Test against New Zealand. In Gill's absence Virat Kohli was promoted to the No. 3 spot while Sarfaraz Khan batted at No. 4. Both batters incurred ducks, prompted many to question the decision taken by the head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma. As India's tactical decisions in the first innings backfired, former wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik raised some tough questions over the calls taken by the team management, especially the head coach Gambhir.

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 3: Onus On Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin As India Aim To Restrict NZ

India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team would hope for a better outing on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. India got out for a mere 46 - their third-lowest total in Test history - before conceding a sizeable lead.

"He Was The One Who...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Truth Behind Virat Kohli's No. 3 Stunt

Since India's usual number three Shubman Gill had to sit out of this match with a stiff neck, Virat Kohli walked out in to bat in that position after eight years. However, he perised for a nine-ball duck. After stumps on Day 2, India captain Rohit Sharma said it was Kohli's decision to bat in that position. "The experienced players are the ones who have to take that extra responsibility. It is a good sign. This time, it was Virat. He was the one who was ready to do that. We asked him whether he can bat at number three," Rohit revealed.

"Do What You Love": India Star Shreyanka Patil Shares Heartwarming Gift To Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana

While India and Pakistan both bowed out of the Women's World Cup 2024 in the group stage, the two nations shared a heartwarming moment. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana - who had to leave midway through the tournament due to the sudden demise of her father - returned to play her team's final match against New Zealand. She later revealed a heartwarming message sent to her by India spinner Shreyanka Patil, in a post on Instagram. Shreyanka's gesture appeared to have touched Fatima.

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After 46 All-Out Fiasco, Team India Hits Another Embarrassing Low Against New Zealand

BCCI Delivers Bitter Rishabh Pant Blow To India On Day 3 Of Bengaluru Test

Rohit Sharma Fans Fume At Australia Media, Barmy Army's Virat Kohli Obsession

Ravi Shastri Mocks "Duck Party" Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan On Live TV

"Not Protecting Virat Kohli": Dinesh Karthik Unimpressed As Gautam Gambhir Gamble Backfires

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 3: Onus On Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin As India Aim To Restrict NZ

"He Was The One Who...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Truth Behind Virat Kohli's No. 3 Stunt

"Do What You Love": India Star Shreyanka Patil Shares Heartwarming Gift To Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana