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"When You're Down...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post After New Zealand Test Series Whitewash

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant took to social media to share a cryptic post following a 0-3 Test series loss against New Zealand on Sunday. India slumped to their third consecutive Test defeat on Day 3 of the third match in Mumbai. Pant was the only shining light in India's batting performance in the second innings but his gritty knock was not enough to clinch the win for the hosts. Pant posted a picture on his Instagram story along with the quote - "Life is a series of seasons. When you're down, remember that growth happens in cycles. Embrace the lows, knowing they're preparing you for the highs".

Ajaz Patel Reveals How He Outfoxed Rishabh Pant To Seal Victory For New Zealand In 3rd Test

New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had another memorable performance in the city of his birth – taking 11 wickets overall – to play the leading role in the visitors' completing the 3-0 series win over India at the Wankhede Stadium. At one point, the win seemed distant from New Zealand as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was waging a lone battle. But Ajaz eventually found the spike on Pant's bat through a turning in delivery taking a glove edge to the keeper's gloves.

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.

"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.

"Wanted To Fire A Few Shots In India": New Zealand Captain Tom Latham After Historic 3-0 Series Win

Skipper Tom Latham's joy knew no bounds after leading New Zealand to historic 3-0 clean sweep over India in the three-match Test series, saying his players rose to occasion by being aggressive with the bat and proactive with the ball. India faced a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home for the first time ever after losing the third Test by 25 runs. Set a target of 147, India were all out for 121. "Very very ecstatic. Looking back at the start of the series and to be in this position, boys have done a very good job and to finally to do it here in Mumbai, we were challenged with bat and ball. Very happy," Latham said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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"When You're Down...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post After New Zealand Test Series Whitewash

Ajaz Patel Reveals How He Outfoxed Rishabh Pant To Seal Victory For New Zealand In 3rd Test

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

"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

"Wanted To Fire A Few Shots In India": New Zealand Captain Tom Latham After Historic 3-0 Series Win