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"That Probably Cost Us The Series": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Admission After India's Series Defeat

India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time in history, at the hands of New Zealand, following a 25-run win for the Kiwis in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. As captain of the Indian side, it is greater agony for Rohit Sharma. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit accepted blame for the series defeat, and stated that his decision to bat first in overcast conditions after winning the toss in the first Test in Bengaluru set the tone for the series defeat.

Rohit Ridiculed, Pant Hailed: How NZ Media Reacted To Team's 3-0 Series Sweep Against India

New Zealand won their first Test series when they beat hosts Pakistan 1-0 in three matches in 1969 under Graham Dowling. But it was only in the 1980s and 1990s that Kiwi cricket took off, and they beat the visiting West Indies and India between 1979 and 1981. Fast forward to 2024, New Zealand became the first team in the history of the game to whitewash India in a 3-0 match series in their own home. Understandably, India's triumph tops it all when it comes to New Zealand's cricket history, especially considering that they were beaten 2-0 in Sri Lanka during the build-up.

Make Jasprit Bumrah Captain Over Rohit Sharma? Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Suggestion For Australia Tour

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that India should appoint a new captain for the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia if Rohit Sharma is unable to make it to the first couple of Tests. Rohit's participation in the opening Test in Perth is in doubt due to personal reasons. In this scenario, following India's humiliating 0-3 home series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, Gavaskar has proposed that India need to be united under one captain for an entire series.

Gautam Gambhir Changing Rahul Dravid-Era 'Pitch' Tactic Led To New Zealand Defeat? Report Says...

The Indian cricket team has faced a lot of criticism after suffering a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in the recently-concluded Test series. The Rohit Sharma-led side was completely outplayed by the visitors and the humiliating results have also put head coach Gautam Gambhir in an uncomfortable position. According to a report, the BCCI will be discussing the series loss in detail and one of the topics will be the pitches used in Pune and Mumbai. During the tenure of Rahul Dravid as head coach, India decided to stop making rank turners in home Tests. However, Gambhir reportedly went back to the tactic despite resistance from part of the team management and India ended up losing both games.

Rowing-New Zealand's Williams calls time on decorated career

New Zealand's most successful female rower Kerri Williams announced her retirement on Monday, the sport's national governing body said, months after she claimed bronze in the coxless four at the Paris Games.

Munster not for Holland 'at this stage' with focus on awesome job with All Blacks

Former Munster centre Jason Holland, who had previously expressed an interest in returning to the province in a coaching capacity, has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant head coach position.

"No One Should Be Surprised...": Kevin Pietersen's Brutal Take On India-New Zealand Series Outcome

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently took to X to express his concerns about the declining quality of batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen highlighted the shift in focus towards aggressive, boundary-centric play, which he believes has led to a deterioration in traditional batting skills. "No one should be surprised by the lack of batting application and technique in Test Match cricket. Cricket is a 'smackers' game now and there is a disintegration of Test Match batting skill in the game. When it comes to playing spin, the only way, spend time playing against it for hours and hours and hours. There's no quick remedy!" Pietersen tweeted.

"No One Has Done It": New Zealand Great Ross Taylor On 3-0 Series Whitewash vs India

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams". India suffered a humiliating series whitewash after losing the third match by 25 runs to New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday, the first time in their Test history, which goes back to 1933. New Zealand had come to India after being thrashed 0-2 by a Sri Lankan team that is in transition. The Black Caps were also without their biggest batting star, Kane Williamson, thanks to injury.

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"That Probably Cost Us The Series": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Admission After India's Series Defeat

Rohit Ridiculed, Pant Hailed: How NZ Media Reacted To Team's 3-0 Series Sweep Against India

Make Jasprit Bumrah Captain Over Rohit Sharma? Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Suggestion For Australia Tour

Gautam Gambhir Changing Rahul Dravid-Era 'Pitch' Tactic Led To New Zealand Defeat? Report Says...

Rowing-New Zealand's Williams calls time on decorated career

Munster not for Holland 'at this stage' with focus on awesome job with All Blacks

"No One Should Be Surprised...": Kevin Pietersen's Brutal Take On India-New Zealand Series Outcome

"No One Has Done It": New Zealand Great Ross Taylor On 3-0 Series Whitewash vs India