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'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

The Indian cricket team has been facing a lot of criticism following the humiliating 0-3 series loss against New Zealand that severely hampered their dreams of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. India were more or less outplayed in all sectors by New Zealand but their struggle against spin bowling became a major point of discussion. Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram believes that Pakistan can exploit that weakness and if the two teams face each other in Test cricket, Pakistan can emerge victorious. While doing commentary during the first ODI between Pakistan and Australia, Akram said that the two teams playing each other in a Test series will be "good for the game".

New Zealand Series Loss 'Might Awaken Sleeping Giant': Australia Pacer On Team India

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards. Indian team slid down to number two as the spin duo of Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips spun New Zealand to a 25-run win over India in the third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, handing the hosts their first-ever series whitewash at home in a Test series of three or more matches. Speaking to Sydney Morning Herald, Hazlewood said, "It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. We will see that when they come out."

After New Zealand Humiliation, Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Given "Should Retire" Verdict If...

Rohit Sharma and Co.'s loss in the India vs New Zealand home series has led to lot of introspection. For a team which has been almost invincible at home, the recent loss has sent shockwaves. More so, because this comes right before to Tour of Australia. The three losses against New Zealand will hurt India a lot more because it has dealt them a major blow regarding World Test Championship final qualification. Former India player Karsan Ghavri, a veteran of 39 Tests and 19 ODIs, has opined that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should retire if they don't perform in the Border Gavaskar Trophy that starts on November 22.

'Cheteshwar Pujara And Ajinkya Rahane Have No Place...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts India's Batting Tactics

Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar heavily criticised the batting approach adopted by the Rohit Sharma-led side after their 0-3 Test series whitewash against New Zealand. The Indian batters struggled massively against the New Zealand bowling attack and Gavaskar said that it is the constant "attacking mindset" that is hurting them in Test cricket. In his column for Sportstar, Gavaskar pointed out that the over-reliance of aggressive strategies has resulted in players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane not finding a spot in the playing XI. He even cited England's disappointing record in overseas Tests and said that strategies like 'Bazball' has failed to provide consistent results.

"Who Is The Insensitive Coach...": Australia Great's Brutal Criticism Of Indian Batting After New Zealand Loss

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has made a staunch criticism about the footwork on display by Indian and English batters in Test cricket. India's batting has come under severe scrutiny in recent weeks, and they failed to chase down a paltry 146 against New Zealand. On the other hand, England's batting fell apart in spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan in the final two Tests. Chappell put a big question mark on the footwork of batting stalwarts like Virat Kohli, while also mentioning his dislike for the reverse sweep shot.

Watch: Kamran Ghulam Teases Pat Cummins, Dismissed To Unplayable Ball On Next Delivery

Pakistan star Kamran Ghulam, who scored a brilliant hundred on his Test debut against England, couldn't get his ODI career off to a promising start on Monday. With Pakistan up against the mighty Australians in a 3-match series, Kamran could only score 5 runs from 6 balls in the series opener, after being dismissed to an unplayable delivery by the opponent team's skipper Pat Cummins. Kamran tried to tease Cummins on the previous delivery, hoping to unsettle the Aussie skipper but ended up losing his wicket on the next delivery.

Rohan Jaitley, Tipped To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary, Denies Reports Of Top Job

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Dealt Fresh Blow After New Zealand Loss; Reason Is Star's Injury

The Indian cricket team has received another major blow. After the clean sweep 3-0 loss against New Zealand at home, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team's next assignment is an away Tour in Australia. The squad for the series has already been announced. Mohammed Shami did not find a place in squad as he is yet to recover from an injury. It was hoped that Shami would play Ranji Trophy matches to get fit for selection for the Australia Tour at a later stage.

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'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

New Zealand Series Loss 'Might Awaken Sleeping Giant': Australia Pacer On Team India

After New Zealand Humiliation, Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Given "Should Retire" Verdict If...

'Cheteshwar Pujara And Ajinkya Rahane Have No Place...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts India's Batting Tactics

"Who Is The Insensitive Coach...": Australia Great's Brutal Criticism Of Indian Batting After New Zealand Loss

Watch: Kamran Ghulam Teases Pat Cummins, Dismissed To Unplayable Ball On Next Delivery

Rohan Jaitley, Tipped To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary, Denies Reports Of Top Job

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Dealt Fresh Blow After New Zealand Loss; Reason Is Star's Injury