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"...As A Batter And Captain": Rohit Sharma's Big Confession After 0-3 Series Loss

A man of his words, a man of character, India captain Rohit Sharma didn't mince words as he reflected on the team's horrific 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand. After completely being outplayed by the Kiwis in the first two Tests, India looked to have done enough in the Wankhede encounter but the batters hit self-destruct yet again. Barring Rishabh Pant, no other Indian batter managed to withstand the pressure created by the Kiwi spinners. India captain Rohit Sharma also admitted after the match that his team failed to fire collectively.

Shubman Gill Goes Past Cheteshwar Pujara In Elite India Batters List Topped By Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli

Shubman Gill stood tall on Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand, as his knock played a major role in helping India take a first innings lead. Gill saw as many as six wickets fall in the other end, but he stood strong, making a brilliant 90 and narrowly missing out on his sixth Test century. In the process, Gill also went past India's former No. 3 Cheteshwar Pujara's tally in a list where he only trails Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant now.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's 0-3 Whitewash Loss vs New Zealand

India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time ever, at the hands of New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The loss meant that India are no longer in top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle points table. India now trail Australia, and their percentage points (PCT) is dangerously close to Sri Lanka and New Zealand, who are in third and fourth spot respectively. With a five-Test series against Australia in Australia coming up, India's place in the top two could be in jeopardy.

"Wanted To Fire A Few Shots In India": New Zealand Captain Tom Latham After Historic 3-0 Series Win

Skipper Tom Latham's joy knew no bounds after leading New Zealand to historic 3-0 clean sweep over India in the three-match Test series, saying his players rose to occasion by being aggressive with the bat and proactive with the ball. India faced a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home for the first time ever after losing the third Test by 25 runs. Set a target of 147, India were all out for 121. "Very very ecstatic. Looking back at the start of the series and to be in this position, boys have done a very good job and to finally to do it here in Mumbai, we were challenged with bat and ball. Very happy," Latham said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Rohit Sharma dropped a big doubt over his participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth later this month due to personal reasons. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after India's 0-3 series loss against New Zealand, Rohit said that he has his "fingers crossed" on his participation. The Indian team is set to embark on a tough five-match Test series in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. "Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed," Rohit said after India's 25-run loss in the third Test to New Zealand.

Watch: R Ashwin's 'Ball Of the Series' That Stunned New Zealand Star Glenn Phillips

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of India's heroes on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand in Wankhede, picking up three wickets as the tourists went 9 down for 171 runs by stumps. Ashwin didn't look at his absolute best until the Mumbai Test but pulled up his socks as India took on the Kiwis in a must-win clash, from the World Test Championship perspective. Of the three wickets that Ashwin bagged on Saturday, the delivery to bamboozle Glenn Phillips was unarguably the most impressive.

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

Once Rishabh Pant gets going, there's no stopping. The wicket-keeper batter, who had a solitary run under his belt at stumps on Day 1, went berserk from the first ball on Day 2, slamming a half-century in just 36 balls to put India in the driving seat. While Pant didn't last for long after completing his fifty, his fiery knock did shatter an all-time record for India against New Zealand in the third Test, earning comparisons with greats like Viv Richards and Virender Sehwag from Ravi Shastri.

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Rishabh Pant Slams Fifty, Keeps 6-Down India's Hopes Alive

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: Rishabh Pant has brought up his half-century as India are hoping for a win in the chase of 147. Despite losing six wickets in a quick succession, India are still hopeful as Pant and Washington Sundar are forming a good partnership. On the other hand, the Kiwi bowlers are aiming for some quick wickets, in order to sweep the series.

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"...As A Batter And Captain": Rohit Sharma's Big Confession After 0-3 Series Loss

Shubman Gill Goes Past Cheteshwar Pujara In Elite India Batters List Topped By Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's 0-3 Whitewash Loss vs New Zealand

"Wanted To Fire A Few Shots In India": New Zealand Captain Tom Latham After Historic 3-0 Series Win

"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Watch: R Ashwin's 'Ball Of the Series' That Stunned New Zealand Star Glenn Phillips

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Rishabh Pant Slams Fifty, Keeps 6-Down India's Hopes Alive