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On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate, Rohit Sharma Drops "They Know Where They Stand" Bombshell

After the team's loss to New Zealand in the first Test, India captain Rohit Sharma hinted at the changes they could make for the second game in Pune, starting Thursday, October 24. Despite a fine fightback from Rohit and his men in the second innings after being bowled out for 46 runs in the first, New Zealand held on for their first Test win in India since 1988. Chasing a total of 107 runs, Jasprit Bumrah (2/29) showed some fight for India, but Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) gave the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series.

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

Numerous things went wrong for India during their loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru. In a rain-hit encounter, the first day got washed out without the toss. On Day 2, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. However, his decision quickly backfired as New Zealand made a good use of the overcast conditions and bundled out India for just 46 and then went to hammer 402 runs with the bat. In the second innings, India put up a great fight and gave a target of 107, which was chased down by the visitors with eight wickets in hand.

India will have to be careful with Pant injury, says Rohit

BENGALURU : India captain Rohit Sharma said they will have to carefully manage Rishabh Pant's workload for the remainder of the series against New Zealand after the wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a knee injury in their eight-wicket defeat by the tourists.

Flamingos’ 4-0 spanking of Ecuador thrills Enoh

Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has described as “heartwarming” the women’s U-17 national team, Flamingos’ 4-0 defeat of Ecuador at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the early hours of yesterday.

Horner praises Lawson for 'elbows out' performance

AUSTIN, Texas : Liam Lawson drew praise from Red Bull boss Christian Horner after the driver marked his return to Formula One for the first time in more than a year by racing from 19th to ninth in Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix.

"Was This His Last Test Match?": KL Rahul's Gesture Gets Internet Talking. Watch

A gesture by KL Rahul after India's loss to New Zealand in the first Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is going viral on social media. In the surfaced clip, Rahul could be seen bowing to the pitch and touching it after the game was over. The action from Rahul saw many social media users questioning if it was his last Test match. Notably, the venue was Rahul's home ground during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2013 to 2016 in Indian Premier League. He also represents the state of Karnataka in domestic cricket. Rahul failed to impress in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand by scoring 0 and 12 across the two innings.

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In Unwanted List After Bengaluru Test Loss To New Zealand

The loss to New Zealand in the first Test marked a rare occasion for the Team India as they lost two home Tests in the same calendar year for the first time in 12 years. A fine bowling performance from Matt Henry and William O'Rourke, coupled with brilliant batting from Rachin Ravindra, helped New Zealand secure an eight-wicket victory over a resilient Indian side in the first Test at Bengaluru on Sunday. This is the Kiwis' first win in India in over 36 years, since 1988. With this victory, they lead the three-match series 1-0.

Rishabh Pant To Miss 2nd Test vs New Zealand? Report Makes Massive 'Team Management' Claim

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant suffered a knee injury during the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. While Pant did not keep the wickets at all following the injury, he did come out to bat in the second innings and scored a valiant 99. However, with the second Test starting on Thursday in Pune, questions remain over his injury and his possible participation. According to a report by the Indian Express, the selectors have left the decision to the team management to take a call on Pant ahead of the match. Dhruv Jurel kept wickets in Pant's absence in Bengaluru and he will be the possible replacement in case Pant is excluded.

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On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate, Rohit Sharma Drops "They Know Where They Stand" Bombshell

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

India will have to be careful with Pant injury, says Rohit

Flamingos’ 4-0 spanking of Ecuador thrills Enoh

Horner praises Lawson for 'elbows out' performance

"Was This His Last Test Match?": KL Rahul's Gesture Gets Internet Talking. Watch

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly In Unwanted List After Bengaluru Test Loss To New Zealand

Rishabh Pant To Miss 2nd Test vs New Zealand? Report Makes Massive 'Team Management' Claim