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Watch: Girl Asks Rohit Sharma To Give 'Big Fan' Message To Virat Kohli. His Reply Is...

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma's heartwarming interaction with a female fan has gone viral on social media ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand staring Thursday. At the end of the practice session at the MCA Stadium in Pune, the fan approached Rohit for an autograph and asked him to deliver a message to Kohli. The fan said, "Rohit bhai, please give autograph." While the India skipper was signing the autograph, she said "Tell Virat also that his big fan came here." Rohit was amused with the comment and he quickly responded - "I'll tell Virat".

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

As India collapsed to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari criticised not only India's selection, but also the apparent lack of common sense in certain decisions taken by the team. Tiwary criticised captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing that their decision to bat despite an entire day being washed out due to rain as a bizarre decision. He also critiqued Gambhir further for not being able to guide Rohit Sharma in his selection process.

On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand here even though head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen to give the former, a long rope. With India looking to bounce back from the eight-wicket thrashing at Bengaluru in the opening Test, focus will be on the team combination with Washington Sundar being added to the squad. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are both aiming to shake off injury concerns for the match starting Thursday.

"If You Accept You Made Mistake...": Mohammed Shami's Big Comment On Rohit Sharma 'Pitch' Admission

Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami said it is a "big thing" that India captain Rohit Sharma took responsibility for misreading the pitch during the opening Test against New Zealand. India were left stunned by the Kiwis in the opening Test under a gloomy sky in Bengaluru. Rohit's decision to bat after winning the toss completely backfired on a pitch that was full of moisture. The pace trio of Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke and Tim Southee swung the ball both ways to bowl out India on a mere total of 46.

Big Blow To New Zealand, Superstar Batter Ruled Out Of 2nd Test Against India

Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the country's cricket board announced on Tuesday. New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by eight wickets in Bengaluru. The second match will start here on Thursday. Williamson, who is yet to join the squad, suffered the injury during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka.

After 150 vs New Zealand, More Good News For Sarfaraz Khan. Images Says It All

Sarafaraz Khan was in his elements during the first India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru. With his team in precarious situation, Sarfaraz stepped up and scored his first Test ton. With every match, the Mumbai batter is growing in confidence. After his latest century, it is expected that he will get a longer rope in the playing XI. Though India lost the match, there was some good news for the Khan household as Sarfaraz welcomed his baby boy.

India's Pitch Strategy In 2nd Test vs New Zealand Revealed: Low Bounce, On Winning Toss Teams Would Want To...

After the first India vs New Zealand Test, all eyes will be on the second Test that starts in Pune on Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led side succumbed to a rare defeat at home in the first Test in Bengaluru, and now must win the next two Tests to keep their road to qualifying for the World Test Championship smooth. Rain and overcast conditions impacted the first Test as India were all out for 46 in the first innings. However, according to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, the second test pitch will favour spinners.

Rohit Sharma's Viral Chat With Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar After New Zealand Break 36-Year-Old Jinx

New Zealand won a Test in India for the first time in almost 36 years, beating the hosts in the opener of three-match series in Bengaluru on Sunday. The visitors reaped rewards after dismissing India for a record-low total of 46 in the first innings. New Zealand had replied to India's first innings with 402 then dismissed India for 462 in their second innings. The visitors then chased down 107 with eight wickets to spare, thanks to an unbeaten partnership of 75 between Will Young and Rachin Ravindra.

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Watch: Girl Asks Rohit Sharma To Give 'Big Fan' Message To Virat Kohli. His Reply Is...

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark

"If You Accept You Made Mistake...": Mohammed Shami's Big Comment On Rohit Sharma 'Pitch' Admission

Big Blow To New Zealand, Superstar Batter Ruled Out Of 2nd Test Against India

After 150 vs New Zealand, More Good News For Sarfaraz Khan. Images Says It All

India's Pitch Strategy In 2nd Test vs New Zealand Revealed: Low Bounce, On Winning Toss Teams Would Want To...

Rohit Sharma's Viral Chat With Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar After New Zealand Break 36-Year-Old Jinx