Wednesday, November 27
The BCCI announced an 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, introducing newcomers Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Exclusions of notable players Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami are due to injuries. Fan outrage ensued over the exclusion of in-form batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad is currently the leading run-scorer for Maharashtra in the ongoing Ranji Trophy tournament.
New Zealand clinches their first-ever Test series win in India with a decisive 113-run victory in the second Test, giving them an unbeatable 2-0 series lead. This marks India's first home series defeat since December 2012. Rohit Sharma joins Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, and MS Dhoni in experiencing a home series loss after winning an ICC trophy.
New Zealand created history by defeating India in Pune, ending India's undefeated home Test series streak since 2012. Key moments included Tom Latham's crucial toss win, strong performances from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, India's repeated batting collapses, and Mitchell Santner's pivotal role with the ball, ultimately leading to a 113-run victory.
Virat Kohli's recent struggles with the bat in Test cricket continued as he scored 1 and 17 in India's shocking 113-run defeat to New Zealand, marking India's first home Test series loss in over a decade. New Zealand's Mitchel Santner excelled with 13 wickets, exposing India's vulnerability against top-quality spin bowling.
India's 12-year undefeated streak in home Test series ended as New Zealand achieved their maiden series victory on Indian soil by winning the second Test in Pune. This marks India's first home series loss since 2012 and the first time since 1983 they have lost three or more home Tests in a calendar year.
BCCI has announced an 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting November 22 in Perth. Newcomers Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Rana are included. Mohammed Shami is absent due to knee issues, while Kuldeep Yadav is out for groin treatment. Shami, however, on Sunday shared a video on his social media showcasing his bowling in the nets.
New Zealand secured their first-ever Test series win in India with a 113-run victory in the second match in Pune, thanks to Mitchell Santner’s impressive 13-wicket performance. Santner emphasized the importance of consistency and calculated variations in his deliveries, contributing significantly to the historic achievement.
Captain Rohit Sharma assured that despite India’s first Test series loss since 2012, there is no need to panic. He emphasized the team's 12-year successful run and the focus on identifying improvement areas while maintaining a calm approach with younger players.
