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Harbhajan Singh Namedrops Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar In Explosive 'Replacements' Verdict

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh has witnessed a transition in Indian cricket between 2011-2013 when stalwarts like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman retired with Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, current coach Gautam Gambhir and him being phased out. "Look age is a factor for some in this team but then Virat and Jaddu are extremely fit guys. Yes, age, fitness and form are criteria but the questions crop up once you start losing. The onus obviously comes on seniors in the team. It happened in that phase," he recalled. But he absolutely detests the theory that certain players can't be replaced.

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

Team India faced a shocking 113-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. This loss turned out to be a historic one as New Zealand gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ended India's 12-year-old winning streak at home in Test cricket. In the second Test, India needed 359 runs to win but they got bundled out for 245 as the Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner wreaked havoc with his six-wicket haul. Apart from this loss, another major concern for Rohit Sharma and co is the poor form of star batter Virat Kohli.

"Paper Tigers...": Pakistan Star Takes Brutal Dig At India After New Zealand Test Series Loss

Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has fired shots at the Indian cricket team following its rare series loss at home to New Zealand. New Zealand on Saturday won the second Test in Pune by 113 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, and handed India a first home series loss in nearly 12 years. While speaking on his YouTube channel, Shehzad hailed New Zealand for dominating India in their own backyard. He also labelled the Indian team as "paper tigers".

"Can't Blame Rohit Sharma": Ex-NZ Star Namedrops R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja In Big Verdict

Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull attributed India's shocking series defeat to their batsmen's inadequacies against spin bowling but he was not ready to write off underwhelming star batter Virat Kohli. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner grabbed 13 wickets as the Kiwis walloped India by 113 runs in the second Test here on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. “There's a misconception that Indian players are better players of spin. I think they've had better spinners and they've been able to expose the opposition batters. But in this Test (at Pune), their batters were exposed a little bit by a very, very good performance from Mitchell Santner,” Doull told PTI Videos.

"Those Times Are Gone": AB De Villiers Namedrops Virat Kohli In Big Verdict On India

The Indian cricket team has already lost its ongoing home Test series to New Zealand. In the three-match affair, the Rohit Sharma-led side trails 0-2 against the visitors with a game to go. It also turned out to be India's first Test series loss on home soil in 12 years. Talks of India's dominance at home were put to rest by the Blackcaps, who fetched the best of the conditions on offer. While the hosts' defeat has put them under severe criticism, former South Africa captain and batter AB de Villiers has pointed out that there is nothing wrong with India.

"Batters Have Lost Lot Of Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Drops 'Ajinkya Rahane' Bombshell

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Harbhajan said Ajinkya Rahane is a case in point after India lost their first Test series in 12 years. On a Pune turner against New Zealand, India lost a crucial toss and managed only 156 and 245 with the Black Caps' lead spinner Mitchell Santner taking 13 wickets. "If you have had great record at home for so long and if you lose, obviously there will be chatter. Credit to New Zealand for playing the way they did and these were alien conditions and also not a pitch where wear and tear was natural.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed dissapointment with Team India's batting during their shambolic loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune, which led to the hosts' first-ever series loss at home in 12 years. Indian batters got the taste of their own medicine as the Kiwi spin attack led by Mitchell Santner, who took 13 wickets in the match, trapped the hosts in their own spin trap and defeated India by 113 runs to secure the series 2-0 with a game to go.

Fresh Video Of Virat Kohli's Reaction After 'Heartbreaking' Dismissal In Pune Test Goes Viral

Batting maestro Virat Kohli was visibly heartbroken after his dismissal on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand, which India lost by 113 runs in Pune to concede the series. He was dismissed on 17 by Mitchell Santner, sparking an India batting collapse. With a mammoth target of 359 in front of them, India needed Kohli to stand tall with the Rohit Sharma and others already back in the hut. While Kohli did get a decent start, he was undone by a beautiful delivery from Santer, who got it to zip quickly off the surface. The ball hit him straight in front of the leg stump and umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger.

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Harbhajan Singh Namedrops Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar In Explosive 'Replacements' Verdict

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

"Paper Tigers...": Pakistan Star Takes Brutal Dig At India After New Zealand Test Series Loss

"Can't Blame Rohit Sharma": Ex-NZ Star Namedrops R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja In Big Verdict

"Those Times Are Gone": AB De Villiers Namedrops Virat Kohli In Big Verdict On India

"Batters Have Lost Lot Of Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Drops 'Ajinkya Rahane' Bombshell

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Not Spared As Sanjay Manjrekar Tears Into India's Batting Unit After Pune Defeat

Fresh Video Of Virat Kohli's Reaction After 'Heartbreaking' Dismissal In Pune Test Goes Viral