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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's Poor Form A Big Concern For India? Report Reveals Damning Statistics

India's grueling home Test season finally ended with some worrying signs that are straightaway linked to the future of Gautam Gambhir's shaky start to his reign as head coach. The phase of transition which supposedly began when Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were slowly sidelined from the Test setup, had started to show its effect as young blood continues to infuse itself in the team. Even though the bowlers had their woes but still managed to thrive in patches throughout the home season, India's lackluster batting department was left exposed by some of the most inexperienced overseas spinners. India's historic series whitewash against New Zealand on a Sunday was a stark reminder of the slowly depleting art of playing against spinners.

Rohit Sharma's Blunt Verdict Amid Virat Kohli's Form Concerns, Says "When Seniors Aren't..."

The Wankhede Test against New Zealand offered an opportunity of redemption but barring Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, none of the Indian batters managed to step up. The biggest disappointment of all was the performance from stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both ended the series with less than 100 runs each in the 3-match series. At the post-match press conference, India captain Rohit was bound to face some tough questions, especially regarding his and Virat's form. Rohit didn't hesitate, admitting that seniors not scoring runs is a big concern.

"This Is Embarrassing": Internet Fumes As India Hit Historic Low Against New Zealand

Packed with proven performers, Indian team seemed like a bunch of clueless cricketers as it endured an unprecedented and humiliating 0-3 whitewash at the hands of a resolute New Zealand with a 25-run defeat in the third Test, a result that put the home side to its lowest ebb on Sunday. A courageous Rishabh Pant raised hopes of a great escape with his valiant 64-run knock but once he trudged back to the pavilion following a contentious third-umpire call, the Indian fortress, that had been breached twice in this series before, was completed raged by the Black Caps.

"Struggle Like Most...": England Great's Explosive 'Spin' Take On Rohit Sharma And Co

After New Zealand completed a historic 3-0 clean sweep with a thrilling win in the final Test against India on Sunday, former England captain Michael Vaughan pointed the hosts' struggle against the spin in the series and said India now has a group of batters who, like many teams, struggle against spin. India found themselves at the mercy of Ajaz Patel's spin. Mumbai-born left-arm spinner was the hero, as his 11th wicket of the match sealed what is being hailed as the New Zealand's greatest Test series victory of all time.

NZ skipper Latham lauds team for greatest series win

New Zealand captain Tom Latham was lost for words following his team's stunning 3-0 triumph in India on Sunday but had no doubt that it was their greatest series victory.

"Batter Hit His Pads": AB de Villiers Fumes At Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal In 3rd Test

India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant looked destined to take the team to a consolation victory in the third and final Test against New Zealand. After the hosts incurred yet another top-order collapse, losing 5 batters for just 29 runs, Pant displayed a brilliant counter-attacking knock to score 64 runs off 57 balls in the chase of 147 runs. However, Pant had to march back to the pavilion after a controversial dismissal against Ajaz Patel that got the world of social media talking.

"...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.

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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma's Poor Form A Big Concern For India? Report Reveals Damning Statistics

Rohit Sharma's Blunt Verdict Amid Virat Kohli's Form Concerns, Says "When Seniors Aren't..."

"This Is Embarrassing": Internet Fumes As India Hit Historic Low Against New Zealand

"Struggle Like Most...": England Great's Explosive 'Spin' Take On Rohit Sharma And Co

NZ skipper Latham lauds team for greatest series win

"Batter Hit His Pads": AB de Villiers Fumes At Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal In 3rd Test

"...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