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Virat Kohli Last Played Ranji Trophy In 2012, Sachin Tendulkar In 2013: Stat Gets More Glaring After NZ Loss

The gruelling Test tour of South Africa had finished in early January of 2007 and towards the end of that month, India were playing West Indies in a bilateral ODI series as a tune-up to the 50-over World Cup set to be played in the Caribbean in a month and a half's time. India played four ODIs on January 21, 24, 27 and 31 at Nagpur, Chennai, Cuttack and Vadodara. On February 1, four members of that team -- Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan, Ajit Agarkar and Sourav Ganguly were all taking a flight from Vadodara to Mumbai.

Australia Become Pakistan's Worst Nightmare Following Landmark Victory At MCG

Australia etched its name into the history books by becoming the most successful team against Pakistan in the ODI format after playing a thriller at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia managed to sneak its way to a narrow 2-wicket victory to go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series. This was the 71st time the Baggy Greens made Pakistan taste defeat in the format, which is the joint-most highest tally by any team.

"Terrible...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt 'Numbers' Verdict On Gautam Gambhir's Stint As India Coach

India great Sunil Gavaskar has said that the results speak for themselves when it comes to judging new head coach Gautam Gambhir's tenure so far. Gambhir has been at the helm for less than six months, but has already witnessed two series losses. First, India lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka, in what was Gambhir's second series in charge. Then, India got whitewashed 3-0 in a home Test series for the first time ever, by New Zealand. Gavaskar gave his verdict on Gambhir.

"Not Even In Our Wildest Dreams": New Zealand Great On Historic Series Win vs India

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor said they didn't think of a 3-0 clean sweep over India in the Test series in their 'wildest dreams' as Tom Latham-led side completed a historic whitewash in Mumbai on Sunday. India lost their first home Test series since 2012 as New Zealand cruised to their first-ever series win over India. The visitors were on top in all departments across three matches of the series and kept Indian batters at bay on their home turf. Ajaz Patel (15) and Mitchell Santner (13) were among the wickets while Rachin Ravindra (256), Will Young (244) and Devon Conway (227) led the run-charts for the Kiwis to achieve the unimaginable.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 0-3 Series Whitewash vs New Zealand?

India lost their top position in the World Test Championship standings, slipping to second place after suffering an embarrassing home series defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. India lost to New Zealand by 25 runs in the third and final Test in Mumbai resulting in a 0-3 whitewash, their first in a home Test series since South Africa's 2-0 win in 1999-2000. This was also for the first time India have been swept 0-3 in in a home series. It was India's fifth loss in the ongoing WTC cycle, causing a significant drop in their points percentage (PCT), which fell from 62.82 to 58.33. India thus dropped to the second spot behind reigning champions Australia, who have regained the top spot with a PCT of 62.50.

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team. He was appointed to the top post amid much fanfare and was also given a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia. However, his initial report card clearly suggests things aren't looking good for the former India opener. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times.

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel To Play Second India A Match Against Australia A

Senior batter KL Rahul and reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel will be flying to Australia for the second 'unofficial Test' between India A and Australia A starting November 7 at the MCG to give them some game time before the first game at Perth from November 22. Rahul and Jurel were part of the Indian squad for the New Zealand series but while the former played the opening game before being dropped from the playing XI, Jurel, who made his debut against England earlier this year, hasn't got a game since Rishabh Pant's comeback.

'Embarrassing, Terrible': Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan's Explosive Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co

India's former cricketers fell into stunned silence in the immediate aftermath of the unmitigated disaster against New Zealand here on Sunday. But once they have gathered their thoughts, they pulled no punches while reviewing the team's debacle. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh called for "introspection", urged the team management to stop "needless experimentation" in the Test format and start playing on better pitches. India faced a humiliating 0-3 whitewash at home for the first time ever after suffering a 25-run defeat in the third Test against a New Zealand side that arrived here on the back of a 0-2 loss to Sri Lanka.

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Virat Kohli Last Played Ranji Trophy In 2012, Sachin Tendulkar In 2013: Stat Gets More Glaring After NZ Loss

Australia Become Pakistan's Worst Nightmare Following Landmark Victory At MCG

"Terrible...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt 'Numbers' Verdict On Gautam Gambhir's Stint As India Coach

"Not Even In Our Wildest Dreams": New Zealand Great On Historic Series Win vs India

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 0-3 Series Whitewash vs New Zealand?

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel To Play Second India A Match Against Australia A

'Embarrassing, Terrible': Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan's Explosive Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co