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Despite Pune Humiliation, Report Reveals Team India's Unexpected Mumbai Pitch Demand

After losing the first two matches of the series against New Zealand, Team India is keen to make a comeback when the two teams square off in the third and final match at Wankhede. Earlier, a report suggested that a more 'sporting' track has been prepared at Wankhede which isn't likely to offer as much assistance to spinners as the Pune pitch did. However, it has now come to notice that the Indian team has asked the pitch curator to prepare a 'rank turner' at Wankhede for the third Test, starting November 01.

IPL Winning Pacer To Debut As India Take Drastic Step For 3rd Test vs New Zealand: Report

Delhi seamer Harshit Rana's promising domestic season took an exciting turn on Tuesday as he was called up to join India's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, sources say. The 22-year-old Delhi fast bowler, who impressed in the ongoing season with both ball and bat, is likely to make his Test debut on Friday. He is set to miss the round four matches for Delhi and will be leaving for Mumbai on Tuesday evening. The young pacer's call-up to the Test squad marks another step in what has been a rapid ascent in India's domestic scene. A day before India's recent series loss to New Zealand in Pune, he was also named in the 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

"Was I A Reactive Captain?": Dinesh Karthik Lambasts Rohit Sharma's Leadership In Pune Test

The echoes of India's series defeat against New Zealand is unlikely to lose its buzz in the coming weeks. It was for the first time in 12 years that the Indian team lost a Test series at home, losing the first two matches of the 3-Test series against the Kiwis. While India produced a commendable fightback in the first Test, the second match saw them decimated by the touring side. Dinesh Karthik, former India wicket-keeper, refused to spare skipper Rohit Sharma's blushes after the conclusion of the Pune Test.

Team India's Bold Decision On Mumbai Pitch After Going 0-2 Down Against New Zealand

Trailing New Zealand 0-2, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the third Test against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with nothing but a win in sight. Though the series has been lost, India are eyeing nothing less than a victory in Mumbai to boost their World Test Championship final hopes. However, a big change is expected to take place as far as the nature of the pitch is concerned as the two teams square off in the final encounter of the series.

"Deep Down, Rohit Sharma Is...": Ravi Shastri Reveals Captain's Mentality After NZ Series Loss

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has said that Rohit Sharma is too proud a man to take India's series loss against New Zealand lightly. India lost a home Test series for the first time since 2012 against New Zealand, under Rohit's leadership. After the second Test defeat, Rohit Sharma had asked for celebration of 12 years of no defeats rather than digging into the negatives of one series loss. However, Shastri believes that Rohit will not rest on his laurels, but will be hurting.

"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".

"Overconfident", Can Neither Play Spin Nor Pace: Ex Pakistan Star Tears Into Team India

Criticism continues to be thrown at Team India's face from all corners after the defeats in the first two Tests against New Zealand. In what was the first home Test series defeat for Rohit Sharma and his men in 12 years, the batting unit's failure has been highlihted as the biggest contributing factor. Even former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali tore into the Indian team, saying the players looked overconfident against the Kiwis but didn't manage to play either spin or pace.

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Despite Pune Humiliation, Report Reveals Team India's Unexpected Mumbai Pitch Demand

IPL Winning Pacer To Debut As India Take Drastic Step For 3rd Test vs New Zealand: Report

"Was I A Reactive Captain?": Dinesh Karthik Lambasts Rohit Sharma's Leadership In Pune Test

Team India's Bold Decision On Mumbai Pitch After Going 0-2 Down Against New Zealand

"Deep Down, Rohit Sharma Is...": Ravi Shastri Reveals Captain's Mentality After NZ Series Loss

"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

"Overconfident", Can Neither Play Spin Nor Pace: Ex Pakistan Star Tears Into Team India