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Ajit Agarkar Reaches Wankhede, Has Intense Chat With Gautam Gambhir After 0-3 Loss

Team India has been facing severe criticism after facing the historic clean sweep against New Zealand in a three-match Test series. Chasing 147 on Day 3 of the third Test in Mumbai, India got bundled out for 121 and lost the game by 25 runs, resulting in a 0-3 whitewash, their first in a home Test series since South Africa's 2-0 win in 1999-2000. This was also for the first time India have been swept 0-3 in in a home series.

Rohit Sharma's Ex-Teammate Breaks Down Form Decline, Says "Needs To Go Back To..."

Rohit Sharma's form and batting technique has come under immense scrutiny from ex-cricketers and cricket pundits, particularly after India collapsed to a 3-0 series whitewash defeat to New Zealand under his leadership. Rohit has managed only 133 runs in his previous 10 Test innings, and this has caused experts to analyse where Rohit is going wrong. While Rohit's aggressive approach has become a regular part of his game nowadays, Rohit's former teammate Dinesh Karthik felt that he needs to get out of that comfort zone and hold back playing big shots in Test cricket.

Badminton: Malvika Bansod Finishes Runner-Up At Hylo Open

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod's impressive run at the Hylo Open Super 300 concluded with a runner-up finish, as she fell to Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt 10-21, 15-21 in the final on Sunday.

Prithvi Shaw Given 'Shubman Gill' Reality Check As India Star's Career Hits New Low Day By Day

Former New Zealand cricketer turned broadcaster Simon Doull had made heads turn when he said in 2018 that Shubman Gill will have a longer career playing for India than Prithvi Shaw. Cut to now, and Doull's prediction has come true so far, as Gill top-scored with a composed 90 in India's first innings score of 263 and taking a 28-run lead in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Shaw and Gill were captain and vice-captain when India won the 2018 U19 World Cup in New Zealand. Later that year, Shaw made a hundred on Test debut against West Indies in Rajkot, while Gill took time to enter the Test cricket arena, but has now firmly established himself across all formats for India.

'Excuse' Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Gave Agarkar Before Withdrawing From Duleep Trophy Participation

Team India's catastrophic performance against New Zealand in the 3-match Test series against New Zealand has raised many questions about the players' preparation. India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in a 2-match Test series before gearing up for the New Zealand assignment. At the same time, there were suggestions of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Duleep Trophy, as part of the preparations for the Bangladesh and New Zealand series. But, none of the four featured in the domestic competition, much to the disappointment of some experts.

Jack Miller 'Lucky To Walk Away' From Malaysian MotoGP Crash

Jack Miller admitted Monday he was lucky to walk away from a nasty crash at the Malaysian MotoGP, with his team saying it was a stark reminder of the dangers riders face. The Australian KTM star was involved in a dramatic incident involving teammate Brad Binder and Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo on turn two of the opening lap at Sepang on Sunday. All three riders came off with Miller's head appearing to hit the back of Quartararo's bike. The 29-year-old needed treatment on the track before being taken to the medical centre, but was cleared of serious injury.

Dani Olmo Fires Barcelona Past Espanyol As Diego Simeone's Son Strikes For Atletico Madrid

Dani Olmo scored twice on his first start as he comes back from injury as Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga. Earlier Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Las Palmas and moved third, with coach Diego Simeone's son Giuliano netting his first goal for the club. With second-place Real Madrid not in action after their game at Valencia was called off because of the devastating floods in the region, Hansi Flick's soaring Barcelona stretched their lead on the champions.

"If There Was No Conclusive Evidence...": Rohit Sharma's Fiery Take On Rishabh Pant Dismissal Row

India suffered a 25-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final Test of the series on Sunday, incurring an embarrassing 0-3 series sweep. However, it all could've ended a little differently for India had Rishabh Pant managed to stay on the pitch for a few more overs. Pant, the only batter to withstand New Zealand's spin attack on Day 3 of the third Test in Mumbai, was dismissed in a manner that left many experts of the game scratching their heads.

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Ajit Agarkar Reaches Wankhede, Has Intense Chat With Gautam Gambhir After 0-3 Loss

Rohit Sharma's Ex-Teammate Breaks Down Form Decline, Says "Needs To Go Back To..."

Badminton: Malvika Bansod Finishes Runner-Up At Hylo Open

Prithvi Shaw Given 'Shubman Gill' Reality Check As India Star's Career Hits New Low Day By Day

'Excuse' Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Gave Agarkar Before Withdrawing From Duleep Trophy Participation

Jack Miller 'Lucky To Walk Away' From Malaysian MotoGP Crash

Dani Olmo Fires Barcelona Past Espanyol As Diego Simeone's Son Strikes For Atletico Madrid

"If There Was No Conclusive Evidence...": Rohit Sharma's Fiery Take On Rishabh Pant Dismissal Row