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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.

KL Rahul Dropped For 2nd Test vs New Zealand. 'Bold' Decision Leaves Internet Split

The Indian cricket team decided to drop KL Rahul as Shubman Gill made his return to the playing XI for the second Test encounter against New Zealand in Pune. Rahul has struggled for form in the past few matches and his poor show in the first Test in Bengaluru did not help his cause. With Gill coming back after missing the first Test due to a stiff neck, the choice was always between Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan. However, with Sarfaraz slamming an impressive 150 in Bengaluru, the team management decided to drop Rahul. The decision left the internet split with fans coming up with conflicting reactions to the development.

Gujarat Titans Retentions Confirmed For IPL 2025? Social Media Post Leaves Fans Buzzing

There has been a lot of speculation over who the franchises will be retaining ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction but not much has come out in the open when it comes to Gujarat Titans. The 2022 champions had a tough outing in IPL 2024 as they missed Mohammed Shami who was ruled out due to injury. The other thing that haunted them was the absence of Hardik Pandya who completed a sensational trade to Mumbai Indians. However, fans were left buzzing after a social media post from the franchise hinted at their potential retentions for IPL 2025. Gujarat Titans posted three pictures of Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan with a cryptic one-line caption. "All over the opponents like a Shub-Rash," the caption read.

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Shubman Gill returned to India's playing XI as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test in Pune on Thursday. The hosts made three big changes on the back of an eight-wicket defeat in the series-opener in Bengaluru last week. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck but head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed ahead of the second Test that the youngster has recovered completely. Gill replaced out-of-form star KL Rahul, while India also dropped Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav, respectively. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar replaced Kuldeep and Siraj in the playing XI.

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers 'Panic' Verdict On India Making 3 Changes For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Indian cricket team decided to make three changes in the playing XI for the second Test encounter against New Zealand in Pune starting Thursday. Shubman Gill came back from injury after missing the first Test in Bengaluru while pacer Akash Deep and all-rounder Washington Sundar were also included. On the other hand, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav lost their spots in the playing XI following the crushing loss in Bengaluru. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar was not convinced by the massive changes made by India and said that the inclusion of Washington shows that India are 'worried about their batting' after the defeat.

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul - Who Will Miss Out?

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: There has been a lot of discussion over whether Sarfaraz Khan or KL Rahul will lose their spot in the playing XI with Shubman Gill coming out of injury for India ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune starting Thursday. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck but head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that the youngster has recovered completely. In that case, a return in the playing XI for Gill can mean either the in-form Sarfaraz or Rahul misses out on selection with the right-hander expected to bat at No. 3.

3-Time IPL Champion, Who Played For CSK, MI, RCB, Set To Join Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to expand the Indian core in their coaching staff by roping in former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel as their batting coach for IPL 2025. Parthiv is set to replace South Africa's Gary Kirsten in that role, after the latter became Pakistan's head coach, as per a report by Times of India. Parthiv is likely to feel at home at GT, having been born in Gujarat as well as having played over 15 years for the state in domestic cricket.

Shubman Gill, Shubam Or Shabnam: 'Bollywood Wives' Struggle To Pronounce Star's Name. Watch

India's star batter Shubman Gill's name came under focus during a Netflix series 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. In an episode of the recently-released season three of the series, there was an enquiry about Gill regarding an event, which would also have stars from the cricket fraternity. The discussion on Gill's name began when actress Neelam Kothari enquired if he would be coming to the event. Bhavana Pandey quickly reminded Neelam that Gill was one-quarter of her age. Interestingly, the entire discussion got diverted towards the pronounciation of Gill's name. All the celebrities present there, including Maheep Kapoor, Kalyani and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, struggled to pronounce the cricketer's name.

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

KL Rahul Dropped For 2nd Test vs New Zealand. 'Bold' Decision Leaves Internet Split

Gujarat Titans Retentions Confirmed For IPL 2025? Social Media Post Leaves Fans Buzzing

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers 'Panic' Verdict On India Making 3 Changes For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul - Who Will Miss Out?

3-Time IPL Champion, Who Played For CSK, MI, RCB, Set To Join Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach: Report

Shubman Gill, Shubam Or Shabnam: 'Bollywood Wives' Struggle To Pronounce Star's Name. Watch