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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma "Both Ageing": Australia Great's Massive Remark Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

The Indian cricket team is going through a disappointing low in the Test format. The Rohit Sharma-led side has lost its three-match Test series to New Zealand at home. This is the first time in 12 years that India have lost a bilateral Test series on home soil. On the other hand, the guests have used the foreign conditions beautifully to outplay India in the first two Tests in Bengaluru and Pune. New Zealand won the first game by 8 wickets before registering a 113-run victory in the second match to seal the series.

Cut Down The Chatter: Rohit Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan Sent Strong Message By Umpire In 3rd Test vs NZ. Here's Why

Indian fielder Sarfaraz Khan was on Friday warned by the umpires in the presence of skipper Rohit Sharma for chirping even when the ball was in play, during New Zealand's first innings in the third and final Test of the 2024 series at the Wankhede Stadium. Umpire Richard Illingworth called up Sarfaraz and Rohit and the three had a long animated discussion before the 32nd over of the innings. The umpires were apparently unhappy as Sarfaraz, fielding close to the bat, was engaging in verbals even when the ball became alive.

Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal Rebuild India A With Unbeaten Fifties After Mukesh Kumar Rattles Australia A

Rising youngsters Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal struck fighting fifties after Mukesh Kumar's searing six-wicket haul to put India A in command with a 120-run lead against Australia A on day two of their first 'Unofficial Test' in Mackay on Friday. Mukesh stole the show, claiming 6/46 to help India A restrict Australia A to 195 in their first innings but despite the Bengal seamer's heroic efforts, the hosts secured a crucial 88-run lead. The visitors had scored 107 in their first essay.

Sarfaraz Khan's Antics Rile Up New Zealand Batter. Here's How Rohit Sharma Reacted

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma had to intervene after Sarfaraz Khan's antics riled up New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell on Day 1 of the third Test match in Mumbai on Friday. During the 32nd over of the New Zealand innings, Mitchell expressed his frustration at Sarfaraz constantly talking from the silly point position and the umpire decided to call the fielder for a conversation. Rohit was quick to step in as he made his point to the umpires and the situation was resolved for the moment.

"They Had A Slogan On TV Saying 5-0": New Zealand Star's Subtle Dig After Series Win vs India

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell believes the Indian team has been left a bit shell-shocked in terms of happenings in the first two Tests at Bengaluru and Pune. In the first two matches of the series, New Zealand got wins by eight wickets and 113 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead, making it their first-ever Test series win in India. It also meant a visiting team won a Test series in India after 12 years. The Tom Latham-led New Zealand, who came after a 2-0 series defeat in Sri Lanka, are now aiming for a series sweep through the third Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting from Friday.

LIVE | India v New Zealand, 3rd Test - Day 1

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Friday won the toss and elected to bat against India as the tourists look for a series sweep in the third Test in Mumbai.

How Rohit Sharma's Selfless Act Helped Mumbai Indians Retain 'Big 4' For IPL 2025 - Report Makes Huge Claim

There was a lot of chatter around Mumbai Indians before the deadline ended for the IPL 2025 retentions but the five-time champions ended up securing their four star Indian cricketers. MI retained Jasprit Bumrah (Rs 18 crore), skipper Hardik Pandya (Rs 16.35 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (Rs 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (Rs 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (Rs 8 crore).The pricing of the cricketers made it clear that the franchise wanted to maintain a balance with Bumrah emerging as the highest paid. According to a report by Indian Express, the retention process involved several meetings and it was actually Rohit who suggested that the other three cricketers should get paid more than him as they are still playing T20Is.

Why Is Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing 3rd Test vs New Zealand? BCCI Provides Worrying Update

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was not included in the playing XI for the third Test encounter against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday. India skipper Rohit Sharma said that Bumrah was "not well" and he was replaced by Mohammed Siraj in the team. "We understand that we haven't played well in this series. Looks like a good pitch. Hopefully we can restrict them as quickly as possible. Our focus is on this Test match. Bumrah is not well, Siraj comes in for him," Rohit said at the toss.

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma "Both Ageing": Australia Great's Massive Remark Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

Cut Down The Chatter: Rohit Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan Sent Strong Message By Umpire In 3rd Test vs NZ. Here's Why

Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal Rebuild India A With Unbeaten Fifties After Mukesh Kumar Rattles Australia A

Sarfaraz Khan's Antics Rile Up New Zealand Batter. Here's How Rohit Sharma Reacted

"They Had A Slogan On TV Saying 5-0": New Zealand Star's Subtle Dig After Series Win vs India

LIVE | India v New Zealand, 3rd Test - Day 1

How Rohit Sharma's Selfless Act Helped Mumbai Indians Retain 'Big 4' For IPL 2025 - Report Makes Huge Claim

Why Is Jasprit Bumrah Not Playing 3rd Test vs New Zealand? BCCI Provides Worrying Update