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'Excuse' Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Gave Agarkar Before Withdrawing From Duleep Trophy Participation

Team India's catastrophic performance against New Zealand in the 3-match Test series against New Zealand has raised many questions about the players' preparation. India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in a 2-match Test series before gearing up for the New Zealand assignment. At the same time, there were suggestions of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Duleep Trophy, as part of the preparations for the Bangladesh and New Zealand series. But, none of the four featured in the domestic competition, much to the disappointment of some experts.

"If There Was No Conclusive Evidence...": Rohit Sharma's Fiery Take On Rishabh Pant Dismissal Row

India suffered a 25-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final Test of the series on Sunday, incurring an embarrassing 0-3 series sweep. However, it all could've ended a little differently for India had Rishabh Pant managed to stay on the pitch for a few more overs. Pant, the only batter to withstand New Zealand's spin attack on Day 3 of the third Test in Mumbai, was dismissed in a manner that left many experts of the game scratching their heads.

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers Clear Verdict On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: "Even Best Of Players..."

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are going through a bad patch of form but added that people should not "read too much into it". Both Rohit and Virat had horrible outings as India slumped to a humiliating 0-3 series loss against New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday. Chasing 147 on Day 3, Rohit and Virat were dismissed cheaply as the hosts were bundled out for just 121. Gavaskar said that the duo has not enjoyed any luck in the three-match Test series against New Zealand and that has made the situation worse for them.

"Dusro Ke Liye Gaddha Khoda, Khud Gir Gaye ": Harbhajan Singh's Epic Analysis Of India's Defeat

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has criticised the pitch conditions where the India-New Zealand Test series was played. In the second and third Tests, New Zealand spinners outperformed Indian spinners, as Indian batters struggled to pick up the spin. Harbhajan criticised the pitches in Pune and Mumbai, which had served up rank turners where both sides struggled to score. As India's batting crumbled to 121 all out while chasing 146 on Day 3 of the third Test, Harbhajan said that India had dug their own grave.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 0-3 Series Whitewash vs New Zealand?

India lost their top position in the World Test Championship standings, slipping to second place after suffering an embarrassing home series defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. India lost to New Zealand by 25 runs in the third and final Test in Mumbai resulting in a 0-3 whitewash, their first in a home Test series since South Africa's 2-0 win in 1999-2000. This was also for the first time India have been swept 0-3 in in a home series. It was India's fifth loss in the ongoing WTC cycle, causing a significant drop in their points percentage (PCT), which fell from 62.82 to 58.33. India thus dropped to the second spot behind reigning champions Australia, who have regained the top spot with a PCT of 62.50.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Catastrophic Form Exposed As Harsha Bhogle Drops Stats Bomb

Team India's stalwarts tasted dirt once again as New Zealand spinners ran riot in the second innings of the Wankhede Test. Chasing a target of 147 runs to win the third and final match of the series, India lost half of their team for just 29 runs. There were huge expectations from the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bail out the team and earn a consolation win. Both fell prey to the tricky of New Zealand spinners on Sunday.

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team. He was appointed to the top post amid much fanfare and was also given a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia. However, his initial report card clearly suggests things aren't looking good for the former India opener. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times.

'Embarrassing, Terrible': Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan's Explosive Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co

India's former cricketers fell into stunned silence in the immediate aftermath of the unmitigated disaster against New Zealand here on Sunday. But once they have gathered their thoughts, they pulled no punches while reviewing the team's debacle. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh called for "introspection", urged the team management to stop "needless experimentation" in the Test format and start playing on better pitches. India faced a humiliating 0-3 whitewash at home for the first time ever after suffering a 25-run defeat in the third Test against a New Zealand side that arrived here on the back of a 0-2 loss to Sri Lanka.

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'Excuse' Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Gave Agarkar Before Withdrawing From Duleep Trophy Participation

"If There Was No Conclusive Evidence...": Rohit Sharma's Fiery Take On Rishabh Pant Dismissal Row

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers Clear Verdict On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: "Even Best Of Players..."

"Dusro Ke Liye Gaddha Khoda, Khud Gir Gaye ": Harbhajan Singh's Epic Analysis Of India's Defeat

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 0-3 Series Whitewash vs New Zealand?

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Catastrophic Form Exposed As Harsha Bhogle Drops Stats Bomb

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

'Embarrassing, Terrible': Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan's Explosive Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co