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Watch: Virat Kohli In Disarray After Bizarre Dismissal, Swings His Bat In Frustration

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.

Pat Cummins Fires 'Bushy Pitches' Warning To India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Says "If I Had My Way..."

Team India will embark on a five-Test tour of Australia next month, with the series likely to determing their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year at Lord's. India have won each of their last two Test tours of Australia, and the Rohit Sharma-led side will look to make it three on the trot against Pat Cummins and his men. Cummins has enjoyed unmatched success as captain of Australia's Test side, but his team lost the series on their recent trip to India last year. It has been nearly a decade since Australia last beat India home or away in a Test series.

No Mohammed Shami In Rohit Sharma-Led India Squad For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Harshit Rana And Nitish Reddy Called Up

The BCCI on Friday night announced the all-important Indian cricket squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Perth on November 22. Jasprit Bumrah has been named vice-captain in the Rohit Sharma-led India side. Injured veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has not been included. In his place, young pacers Harshit Rana has earned a maiden Test call-up while fast -bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy is also in.

"You Need To Score": Rohit Sharma And Co. Delivered Strong Message By Indian Team Management After Failing vs NZ

The batters' constant failure in making runs in the first innings is costing the team dear, admitted bowling coach Morne Morkel even as India are in danger of losing the first Test series at home since 2012-13. After getting bundled out for an abysmal 46 in the first innings of the opening Test, India were skittled out for a mere 156 in the first essay of second Test in Pune on Friday as New Zealand took firm control of the match. "I never like to have a punch up between batters and bowlers but, in Test match cricket you need to score the first innings runs," Morkel told the media during the post-day press meet.

"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.

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Blunder In Pune Test Leaves Ravi Shastri Fuming

Former India coach Ravi Shastri was critical of captain Rohit Sharma's tactics on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune. India were bowled out for 156 in the first innings to concede a lead of 103 runs to the Kiwis, who consolidated their position by reaching 85/2 at tea in the second innings. Shastri, who was on commentary duty, felt Rohit didn't make aggressive field placements, especially with India already chasing New Zealand in the match after conceding a big lead.

"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.

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Watch: Virat Kohli In Disarray After Bizarre Dismissal, Swings His Bat In Frustration

Pat Cummins Fires 'Bushy Pitches' Warning To India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Says "If I Had My Way..."

No Mohammed Shami In Rohit Sharma-Led India Squad For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Harshit Rana And Nitish Reddy Called Up

"You Need To Score": Rohit Sharma And Co. Delivered Strong Message By Indian Team Management After Failing vs NZ

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

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Blunder In Pune Test Leaves Ravi Shastri Fuming

"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