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Ex-India Star Points Out 'Real Problem' In Rohit Sharma's Batting: "Not Trusting..."

It has been a tough year for Rohit Sharma when it comes to Test cricket. The Indian cricket team skipper once again failed to impress as his side slumped to a humiliating 0-3 Test series defeat in Mumbai on Sunday. Rohit scored 18 off 18 balls in the first innings before he was dismissed by Matt Henry while his stay at the crease ended in 11 balls during the second innings. The star batter has struggled massively to score runs in red-ball cricket and former Indian cricket team star Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out the 'real problem'. In an interaction with ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar dissected Rohit's batting and said that instead of making the proper connection, he has been trying to clear the boundary with pure strength.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Receives Big 'Attitude' Verdict From David Warner

Indian cricket team star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been facing a lot of criticism following the side's humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand. Both cricketers failed to score big as India lost all the matches in the three-match Test series at home. With India facing Australia in their next Test cricket assignment, questions have been asked about the duo's future and legends like Sunil Gavaskar has even said that the five Tests can end up deciding their future. However, former Australia cricketer David Warner believes that 'age is just a number' when it comes to the two cricketers but pointed out that Virat and Rohit will have to perform if India want to win the series.

"Earlier Batsmen Never..." Harbhajan Singh's Sharp Reply To 'Murali, Warne' Post

Just some days before the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Team India faced an embarrassing and historic clean sweep against New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home. Rohit Sharma and co got completed dominated by the Kiwis in all the departments as the visitors registered a much-deserving win. This was the first time that India faced a clean sweep in a three-match Test series at home. After the loss, Team India has been subjected to severe criticism regarding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's poor form. However, a certain section of fans and experts are also raising questions on the pitch.

"Not Criticism Of Tim But...": Ex-New Zealand Star's Massive Comparison Of Southee And Tom Latham's Captaincy

Former batter-turned-coach Craig Cumming feels that Tom Latham's captaincy was one of the driving forces behind New Zealand's first-ever Test series win in India, snapping the hosts home streak of 18 straight series triumphs since a 2-1 loss to England in 2012. With their historic win, New Zealand also became the first team to inflict a series sweep on India in their home for the first time since South Africa's 2-0 win in 1999/2000 and overall the fourth side to whitewash India in a series of 3 or more Tests after England, Australia and the West Indies.

"When Rishabh Pant At The Crease, Everyone Is Scared": Ajaz Patel To NDTV

In an overall below-par show by the Indian team against New Zealand, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant managed to draw some plaudits for his fearless show. Even in the third and final Test at the Wankhede stadium, where most of the Indian batters crumbled under spin pressure, Pant's solo charge kept India in the hunt for a consolation win. However, a controversial dismissal saw Pant and India's charge for a win ending just 25 runs short. For his valiant effort, the young wicket-keeper batter didn't just get the deserved appreciation from the Indian cricketing spectrum but also from the opponents.

"Have Bowlers Like Ajaz Patel In Every Local Club": Mohammad Kaif Ridicules NZ Star

The top wicket-taker for the India vs New Zealand Test series, Ajaz Patel, ran riot with the ball as the tourists secured a 3-0 series sweep against the Indians. The result of the series was as astonishing as the struggles of India's batters against Kiwi spinners, considering the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, etc. are considered good players of spin. Despite Ajaz completing the series with a whopping 15 wickets in three matches to his name, with 11 of those coming at Wankhede, Mohammad Kaif refused to call the New Zealand spinner a quality bowler.

"That Probably Cost Us The Series": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Admission After India's Series Defeat

India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time in history, at the hands of New Zealand, following a 25-run win for the Kiwis in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. As captain of the Indian side, it is greater agony for Rohit Sharma. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit accepted blame for the series defeat, and stated that his decision to bat first in overcast conditions after winning the toss in the first Test in Bengaluru set the tone for the series defeat.

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Ex-India Star Points Out 'Real Problem' In Rohit Sharma's Batting: "Not Trusting..."

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Receives Big 'Attitude' Verdict From David Warner

"Earlier Batsmen Never..." Harbhajan Singh's Sharp Reply To 'Murali, Warne' Post

"Not Criticism Of Tim But...": Ex-New Zealand Star's Massive Comparison Of Southee And Tom Latham's Captaincy

"When Rishabh Pant At The Crease, Everyone Is Scared": Ajaz Patel To NDTV

"Have Bowlers Like Ajaz Patel In Every Local Club": Mohammad Kaif Ridicules NZ Star

"That Probably Cost Us The Series": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Admission After India's Series Defeat