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On Virat Kohli Getting Bowled On A Full Toss, New Zealand's Mitchell Santner Gives 'Shock' Reaction

Having spun the second Test and, perhaps, the series in New Zealand's favour with his career-best 7/53, Mitchell Santner admitted it was ‘shocking' to clean up Virat Kohli on a full toss in Pune on Friday. Santner's seven-for handed New Zealand a handy 103-run lead in the first innings on a low, slow surface, which the Kiwis stretched to 301 by end of play. The left-arm spinner's outstanding spell included the scalp of Kohli as India collapsed to 156 all out in the first innings.

Mitchell Santner Takes Career-Best 7-Fer, New Zealand Stretch Lead Over India To 301

New Zealand, aided by a career-best seven-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner and a half-century by skipper Tom Latham took a sizeable 301-run lead against an embattled India on day two of the second Test here on Friday. Santner (7/53 in 19.3 overs) demolished India for 156 as New Zealand took a first-innings lead of 103 runs after the visitors had notched up 259 on the opening day. Latham then scored a fine 86 in the second innings and shared fruitful partnerships with Will Young (23) and Tom Blundell (30 batting) to guide New Zealand to 198 for 5 in 53 overs for an overall lead of 301 runs.

'Good Luck In BBL': Pat Cummins Brutally Shuts Door On David Warner's Comeback For India Tests

Australian skipper Pat Cummins hilariously turned down legendary opener David Warner's offer of an international comeback, expressing his side's aim to move on from the older lot of talent towards a new generation. Cummins was speaking at 'The Grade Cricketer' Podcast. Days back, Warner had offered to return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Australia could not find a replacement for him as an opener, even after trying Steve Smith at his spot to mixed results. Speaking at the podcast, Cummins in fact revealed he had a conversation about a possible return to the Test side.

Shikhar Dhawan Asks For 'Help' On Internet With 4-Word Post. Worried Fans Say "Sorry To Hear..."

Shikhar Dhawan, a long-serving opener of the Indian cricket team, recently announced his retirement from Indian cricket. He revealed then that he didn't have the "inspiration" left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side. The 38-year-old Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket late in August after having played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India between 2013 and 2022. "I didn't want to play domestic cricket, which I started playing at the age of 18 or 19 and I didn't have that inspiration from inside to play that (form of) cricket," Dhawan told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket, an event for retired cricketers that he signed up for after calling it quits from the game internationally.

"Gone Are The Days...": Ex-New Zealand Star Launches Scathing Criticism Of India Batting

Former New Zealand cricketer and broadcaster Simon Doull lambasted Indian batters for their poor batting performance against spinners Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips during the second Test against New Zealand at Pune, saying that it is a misconception that modern Indian players are good against tweakers, rather they are as vulnerable as overseas batters on good turning tracks. A shambolic batting performance during the first inning of the Pune Test might have just put the hosts India at a rare risk of a series loss home and has put their 12-year, 18 series-long unbeaten record at in jeopardy.

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Blunder In Pune Test Leaves Ravi Shastri Fuming

Former India coach Ravi Shastri was critical of captain Rohit Sharma's tactics on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune. India were bowled out for 156 in the first innings to concede a lead of 103 runs to the Kiwis, who consolidated their position by reaching 85/2 at tea in the second innings. Shastri, who was on commentary duty, felt Rohit didn't make aggressive field placements, especially with India already chasing New Zealand in the match after conceding a big lead.

"Worse Than 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma-Led India Slammed For 'Poor' Approach vs New Zealand In 2nd Test

The Indian cricket team is fighting to save the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. After conceding a huge 100-plus lead, the Rohit Sharma-led side has not been able to dent the New Zealand batting strongly in the second innings. After Washington Sundar's seven-wicket haul helped India restrict New Zealand at 259, the home team could manage only 156 in the first innings. Mitchell Santner picked a seven-wicket haul for the visitors. India's batting, which had collapsed for just 46 in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand, was criticised by former New Zealand player Ian Smith.

3,800 Bottles, 1 Lakh Litres: How Water Shortage Was Solved In India-New Zealand 2nd Test

After facing difficulties in finding drinking water on the opening day, fans were in for a better experience on the second day of the second Test between India and New Zealand here with the host association making necessary arrangements at the MCA Stadium. Around one lakh litres of RO water in 20-litre cans was arranged for the second day's play on Friday, well distributed among the booths to avoid the lapse on the first day, an official informed PTI.

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On Virat Kohli Getting Bowled On A Full Toss, New Zealand's Mitchell Santner Gives 'Shock' Reaction

Mitchell Santner Takes Career-Best 7-Fer, New Zealand Stretch Lead Over India To 301

'Good Luck In BBL': Pat Cummins Brutally Shuts Door On David Warner's Comeback For India Tests

Shikhar Dhawan Asks For 'Help' On Internet With 4-Word Post. Worried Fans Say "Sorry To Hear..."

"Gone Are The Days...": Ex-New Zealand Star Launches Scathing Criticism Of India Batting

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Blunder In Pune Test Leaves Ravi Shastri Fuming

"Worse Than 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma-Led India Slammed For 'Poor' Approach vs New Zealand In 2nd Test

3,800 Bottles, 1 Lakh Litres: How Water Shortage Was Solved In India-New Zealand 2nd Test