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"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Rohit Sharma dropped a big doubt over his participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth later this month due to personal reasons. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after India's 0-3 series loss against New Zealand, Rohit said that he has his "fingers crossed" on his participation. The Indian team is set to embark on a tough five-match Test series in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. "Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed," Rohit said after India's 25-run loss in the third Test to New Zealand.

Watch: R Ashwin's 'Ball Of the Series' That Stunned New Zealand Star Glenn Phillips

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of India's heroes on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand in Wankhede, picking up three wickets as the tourists went 9 down for 171 runs by stumps. Ashwin didn't look at his absolute best until the Mumbai Test but pulled up his socks as India took on the Kiwis in a must-win clash, from the World Test Championship perspective. Of the three wickets that Ashwin bagged on Saturday, the delivery to bamboozle Glenn Phillips was unarguably the most impressive.

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

Once Rishabh Pant gets going, there's no stopping. The wicket-keeper batter, who had a solitary run under his belt at stumps on Day 1, went berserk from the first ball on Day 2, slamming a half-century in just 36 balls to put India in the driving seat. While Pant didn't last for long after completing his fifty, his fiery knock did shatter an all-time record for India against New Zealand in the third Test, earning comparisons with greats like Viv Richards and Virender Sehwag from Ravi Shastri.

"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

Virat Kohli's 'suicidal' run-out towards the end of the Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand left many former cricketers scratching their heads. Kohli hasn't bene in the best of form for India the last few matches. When the Indian team needed him to deliver after the top order's collapse at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli ended up throwing his wicket away just minutes before stumps. Takin a sharp swipe at Kohli and his recent form, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that the iconic batter's recent run is a big worry for the team. The legendary Anil Kumble also echoed Kaif's sentiments.

"There Was A Bit Of Panic": Shubman Gill's Admission On India's Collapse On Day 1 of 3rd Test vs New Zealand

Shubman Gill believes that revisiting all the technical work that he did before the five-Test series against England earlier this year helped him find his bearings during an impressive knock of 90 on a rank turner that has put India in an advantageous position against New Zealand in the third and final Test here on Saturday. Gill and Rishabh Pant's attacking 60 gave India a 28-run lead after which New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with a lead of 143. “Yes, definitely it's one of my better knocks that I've played in Test cricket. In lead up to this Test, it was all about me working on the areas that I've worked before the England series that we played,” Gill said at the post-match press conference.

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Left In Sheer Disbelief As Son Departs For Second Duck In Three Tests

Sarfaraz Khan has endured a rough few innings for India. Apart from slamming 150 in the first Test against New Zealand, Sarfaraz has reached double digits only once in the series, failing to do so in three other occasions, including two ducks. In the second innings of the third Test, Sarfaraz fell for zero again, as he was caught behind on his fourth delivery, off Ajaz Patel's bowling. His father Naushad seemed to be in disbelief when the cameras directed to him following Sarfaraz's dismissal.

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends. New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with an overall lead of 143 which many like former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble believes is a challenging target if one factors in the track.

Mumbai Test Poised For Exciting Finish As Indian Spinners Reduce New Zealand To Nine Down

Exploiting the spin-friendly conditions, Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin chiselled through the New Zealand batting line-up to bring India to a stage from where they can force a face-saving victory in the third Test which is now headed for an intriguing finish. New Zealand ended day two at 171 for nine with an overall lead of 143, which might look small but even a target in the vicinity of 150 will pose serious challenge for the Indian batters, considering the fast deteriorating Wankhede track. This was after half-centuries from Shubman Gill (90) and Rishabh Pant (60) and a crucial 38 not out from Washington Sundar gave India a slender 28-run lead as they put on board 263.

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"Not Sure Whether I Will Be...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Doubt

Watch: R Ashwin's 'Ball Of the Series' That Stunned New Zealand Star Glenn Phillips

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

"Bowled On Full Toss, Now Run Out": Virat Kohli Lambasted For 'Suicidal' Dismissal

"There Was A Bit Of Panic": Shubman Gill's Admission On India's Collapse On Day 1 of 3rd Test vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Left In Sheer Disbelief As Son Departs For Second Duck In Three Tests

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Mumbai Test Poised For Exciting Finish As Indian Spinners Reduce New Zealand To Nine Down