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"Gone Are The Days...": Ex-New Zealand Star Launches Scathing Criticism Of India Batting

Former New Zealand cricketer and broadcaster Simon Doull lambasted Indian batters for their poor batting performance against spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips during the second Test against New Zealand at Pune, saying that it is a misconception that modern Indian players are good against tweakers, rather they are as vulnerable as overseas batters on good turning tracks. A shambolic batting performance during the first inning of the Pune Test might have just put the hosts India at a rare risk of a series loss home and has put their 12-year, 18 series-long unbeaten record at in jeopardy.

"Worse Than 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma-Led India Slammed For 'Poor' Approach vs New Zealand In 2nd Test

The Indian cricket team is fighting to save the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. After conceding a huge 100-plus lead, the Rohit Sharma-led side has not been able to dent the New Zealand batting strongly in the second innings. After Washington Sundar's seven-wicket haul helped India restrict New Zealand at 259, the home team could manage only 156 in the first innings. Mitchell Santner picked a seven-wicket haul for the visitors. India's batting, which had collapsed for just 46 in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand, was criticised by former New Zealand player Ian Smith.

Santner sparkles with seven wickets as NZ skittle India for 156

:A spectacular seven-wicket haul by Mitchell Santner helped New Zealand dismiss India for 156 before the tourists reached 85-2 at tea on day two of the second test in Pune on Friday to tighten their grip on the three-match series.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Baffling Shot Sees Him Bowled For 1, His Own Reaction Says It All

India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli squandered another opportunity to return to form, after being clean bowled by Mitchell Santner for just 1 run. Kohli came out to bat in the morning session of the second Test in Pune after Shubman Gill was dismissed LBW for 30 runs. Playing his 9th ball of the innings, Kohli misjudged the trajectory of the ball and saw him shatter his stumps. After failing to fire in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test against the Kiwis, Kohli once again disappointed with the bat in the first innings of the second Test.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Keep Calm As Washintgon Sundar Proves His Playing XI Call Right

India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir faced plenty of criticism as they replaced Kuldeep Yadav with Washington Sundar in the team's playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand. Even India legend Sunil Gavaskar criticised the decision while commentating on the match but Sundar went on to prove everyone wrong. The off-spinner picked up 7 wickets in the innings, with Ashwin claiming the other three as New Zealand were bowled out for 259. With Sundar playing pivotal role for India with the ball, Gambhir couldn't keep calm at the innings break.

From Rawalpindi To Pune, Spinners Rule The Pitch, Create New Records, Milestones And Memories

During the two ongoing Test matches between India and New Zealand at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium and the third Pakistan-England Test at Rawalpindi, the domination of spin on the opening days has stood out, with the tweakers established new records, milestones and memories from "Pindi to Pune". In the second Test between the Kiwis and India, the Indian team chose a combination of three frontline spinners in Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin on what was a spin-friendly surface, with all three having exceptional quality in their batting as well when in full flow.

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 2nd Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Aim To Seize Momentum

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 2nd Test, Day 2: After the bowlers, particularly Washington Sundar, weaved their magic, onus will be on the Indian batters to boost the side's chances against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune on Friday. At stumps on Day 1, India reached 16/1 in reply to New Zealand's 259 in the first innings.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Instruction Backfires, Says "Merko Kya Pata Hindi Aati Hai"

Rishabh Pant continues to amaze the fans of Team India and cricket with his stump mic gold. In the second Test between India and New Zealand at Pune, Pant was back to his vocal best from behind the stumps, in what proved to be terrific entertainment for viewers. With Washington Sundar returning to the Test side after nearly three years, Pant chose to give his words of wisdom from behind the stumps. However, Pant's advice seemed to backfire hilariously, as Sundar got hit for a boundary.

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"Gone Are The Days...": Ex-New Zealand Star Launches Scathing Criticism Of India Batting

"Worse Than 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma-Led India Slammed For 'Poor' Approach vs New Zealand In 2nd Test

Santner sparkles with seven wickets as NZ skittle India for 156

Watch: Virat Kohli's Baffling Shot Sees Him Bowled For 1, His Own Reaction Says It All

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Keep Calm As Washintgon Sundar Proves His Playing XI Call Right

From Rawalpindi To Pune, Spinners Rule The Pitch, Create New Records, Milestones And Memories

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 2nd Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Aim To Seize Momentum

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Instruction Backfires, Says "Merko Kya Pata Hindi Aati Hai"