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"Little Vulnerable When...": Rohit Sharma's 'Loose' Dismissal Criticised By Sanjay Manjrekar

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised captain Rohit Sharma over his soft dismissal in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand. Rohit registered a nine-ball duck, cleaned up by Tim Southee while trying to defend an outswinging delivery. Notably, Southee has now dismissed Rohit 14 times in international, the joint-most by any bowler alongside Kagiso Rabada. During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar analysed Rohit's struggles and criticised the India captain's approach while defending.

India Eye Historic First In Pursuit Of Never-Seen-Before Win vs New Zealand In Pune Test

The Indian cricket team is staring at a rare Test series loss after being outplayed by New Zealand in the first two matches of a three-game rubber. After suffering a shock eight-wicket defeat to the Kiwis in Bengaluru, India trail 0-1 in the series. In the ongoing second Test, the Rohit Sharma-led side conceded a 103-run lead in the first innings, before New Zealand extended their lead to 301 by the end of Day 2. New Zealand added just 57 runs to their overnight score of 198/5, setting India a target of 359.

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.

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"Little Vulnerable When...": Rohit Sharma's 'Loose' Dismissal Criticised By Sanjay Manjrekar

India Eye Historic First In Pursuit Of Never-Seen-Before Win vs New Zealand In Pune Test

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