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"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

Virat Kohli's 'suicidal' run-out towards the end of the Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand left many former cricketers scratching their heads. Kohli hasn't bene in the best of form for India the last few matches. When the Indian team needed him to deliver after the top order's collapse at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli ended up throwing his wicket away just minutes before stumps. Takin a sharp swipe at Kohli and his recent form, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the iconic batter's recent run is a big worry for the team. The legendary Anil Kumble also echoed Kaif's sentiments.

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends. New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with an overall lead of 143 which many like former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble believes is a challenging target if one factors in the track.

Sanjay Manjrekar, Who Termed Ravindra Jadeja 'Bits-And-Pieces Player', Now Says This About Star

India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja put on a remarkable display of skill and resilience on Day 1 of the Mumbai Test, helping India dismiss New Zealand for 235 runs. Jadeja's performance included his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, an achievement that garnered high praise from former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. Once labeling Jadeja as ‘bits-and-pieces' player—Manjrekar took to X to express his admiration. “Over the moon for my favourite cricketer, Jadeja. A fifer! He needed that! And so did the team."

India "Made Things Harder": On India's WTC Final Qualification After NZ Series Loss, Anil Kumble Says This

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down. Tom Latham's New Zealand side made history by defeating Rohit Sharma's team by 113 runs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, securing their first-ever series win in India. This loss marks India's first home Test series defeat since 2012, ending an 18-series unbeaten streak--the longest home winning sequence for any team.

Anil Kumble's "Should've Played Domestic Cricket" Dig As Virat Kohli Struggles Against Spin Again

After an unfulfilling half-century against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, Virat Kohli's poor run of form continued in the Pune Test. The star batter arrived on the pitch after the dismissal of Shubman Gill but only lasted for 9 balls. Attempting a bizarre shot, Virat was dismissed for just 1 run by Mitchell Santner. Seeing Kohli depart for another low score in the series, India legend and former coach Anil Kumble pointed a finger at the batter's absence from the domestic circuit, suggesting a stint in the Irani Cup or other such events might have helped him better prepare.

"New Zealand Are Clueless": India Great Tears Into Visitors Amid Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant's Carnage

Former India captain Anil Kumble has questioned New Zealand over their strategy in the second innings of the ongoing 1st Test in Bengaluru. After gaining a lead of 356 runs in the innings, New Zealand were hoping to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. However, Indian batters, led by Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli, have put up a strong fightback. India were just 12 runs behind New Zealand before rain interrupted the proceedings on Day 4.

On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Team India suffered a batting collapse on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand, bowled out for paltry total of 46 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul while William O'Rourke grabbed four scalps as the Indian team registered its lowest Test total on home soil. Rohit Sharma's decision to bat backfired as four of India's top seven batters were all dismissed for a duck, including star batter Virat Kohli, who perished after playing nine balls.

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed

With reports suggesting India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to miss one or two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans and experts have been mulling the various options in the team that could be used to replace him. While Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the clear captaincy pick in Rohit's absence, the hunt for an opening batter is on. Shubman Gill remains one of the biggest candidates for the role but Indian cricket team legend Anil Kumble feels KL Rahul is a better choice.

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"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Sanjay Manjrekar, Who Termed Ravindra Jadeja 'Bits-And-Pieces Player', Now Says This About Star

India "Made Things Harder": On India's WTC Final Qualification After NZ Series Loss, Anil Kumble Says This

Anil Kumble's "Should've Played Domestic Cricket" Dig As Virat Kohli Struggles Against Spin Again

"New Zealand Are Clueless": India Great Tears Into Visitors Amid Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant's Carnage

On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed