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'Onus of series loss is on...': Former cricketers defend Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility.

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'Out Hai... Out Hai': Adamant Sarfaraz Khan pleads Rohit Sharma to take review, watch video

NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, an absolutely adamant Sarfaraz Khan managed to convince skipper Rohit Sharma to take a review for caught behind and turned out to be spot on, helping India steal the wicket of New Zealand batter Will Young during the second Test in Pune…

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'Time is running out': Ex-India cricketer's big take on out-of-form KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test, there was a lot of debate on out-of-form KL Rahul and in-form Sarfaraz Khan for a spot in the Playing XI for the fixture in Pune. After India's loss in the opening Test in Bengaluru, the key question was who should be picked…

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Sarfaraz Khan over KL Rahul: India team management sends a strong message

NEW DELHI: After making a stunning 150 in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, it was difficult for the Indian team to keep Sarfaraz Khan out of the playing XI for the second Test in Pune that got underway on Thursday.

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Beyond the Boundary | Will KL Rahul retain his spot, or will Sarfaraz Khan make the playing XI in the Pune Test?

The latest episode of 'Beyond the Boundary', aired on October 22, digs deep into the debate around KL Rahul and the fitness of Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant as the hosts prepare to claw back in the Test series in the second match beginning on October 24 in Pune.

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Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir share light moments during Team India's net session ahead of Pune Test

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir were seen sharing light moments during Team India's net session on Tuesday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

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'It's Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul': Focus on playing XI as Team India aims to bounce back in second NZ Test

NEW DELHI: As the second Test commences in Pune on Thursday, India will be eager to make a strong comeback following their disappointing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first match at Bengaluru. The team management will be closely examining the optimal squad composition to ensure a competitive performance.

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KL Rahul or Sarfaraz Khan? 'No point sugarcoating...': India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate

KL Rahul finds himself in precarious position after poor scores in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The 32-year-old scored 0 and 12 in the two innings and his struggles in the middle order played a role in India's collapse in both essays and an eventual 8-wicket loss.

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India vs New Zealand: Plenty to ponder for Team India ahead of 2nd Test in Pune

Whether it's Gill's likely return, Pant's fitness or Rahul's form, hosts have a lot to think about ahead of Pune showdown...

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India batter Sarfaraz Khan blessed with a baby boy

NEW DELHI: Two days after scoring his maiden Test century against New Zealand, rising India star Sarfaraz Khan has been blessed with a baby boy, bringing joy to his family and fans.

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EXCLUSIVE | You can't bench 'experienced' KL Rahul after just one Test: Former India cricketer

NEW DELHI: Several things went wrong for Team India in the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand. First, captain Rohit Sharma misjudged the Bengaluru pitch, resulting in India being bowled out for mere 46 -- their lowest total at home. Second, the Indian bowlers struggled as New…

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Bengaluru Test in Numbers: From New Zealand's only third win in India to Rishabh Pant joining infamous '99' club

NEW DELHI: For powerhouse India, it was a rare Test defeat at home as New Zealand stunned Rohit Sharma and Co. in a rain-marred first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

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'Sarfaraz Khan's waistline...': How Sunil Gavaskar wants cricketers to be assessed

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's attacking 150 in the most recent first Test match against New Zealand was praised by legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar, who also said that his batting performances were even more impressive than his waistline.

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We believed we could turn the result, but it didn't happen: Rohit Sharma

BENGALURU: It took 163 minutes on Day 2 of India's opening Test against New Zealand to change the course of the contest here. New Zealand needed 189 deliveries to dismiss the hosts for 46 in their first innings. That according to skipper Rohit Sharma, was the lowest point during his…

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How New Zealand ended 36-year drought for a Test win in India

Bumrah's burst not enough as clinical Rachin helps New Zealand win

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KL Rahul sparks retirement rumours after emotional gesture on Bengaluru pitch following India's defeat

NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has ignited speculation about his future in Test cricket following a gesture he made after India's eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first Test at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. With this loss, India now trail the three-match series 0-1.

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'When you are 350 behind ... ': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeat to New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to lose a Test match against New Zealand in India in 36 years.

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Second new ball started doing a little bit for us: Will O'Rourke

BENGALURU: A 23-year-old towering pacer on his maiden tour of the subcontinent, Will O'Rourke has made the best use of the conditions.

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I've dreamt of this day since childhood: Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz proves he is no longer an afterthought or a replacement but a worthy contender in his own right for a more stable Test berth

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1st Test: How India collapsed after Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant's electric 177-run stand

Kiwis 107 runs away from long-awaited win

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'We were discussing that ... ': Sarfaraz Khan reveals conversation with Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: India batter Sarfaraz Khan hit his first Test century on day four of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. His effort, along with Rishabh Pant's, resulted in a 177-run partnership, boosting India's second innings total.

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54 runs and 7 wickets after 46 all out! What triggered Team India's another batting collapse

NEW DELHI: Team India faced heavy criticism after their batting collapse, being bowled out for a mere 46 in the first innings of the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first backfired spectacularly, and the Indian captain later admitted he had misjudged the pitch…

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'Not going to be an easy win': William O'Rourke on New Zealand chasing 107 runs vs India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand find themselves just 107 runs short of securing a rare Test victory on Indian soil, but pacer William O'Rourke cautioned against complacency despite the seemingly achievable target. The Kiwi bowlers, led by O'Rourke and Matt Henry, who shared six wickets between them, managed to dismiss India…

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History beckons! New Zealand set to end 36-year wait against Team India

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's first century in Test cricket and Rishabh Pant's magnificent 99 may not be enough to stop New Zealand from securing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years, with only 107 runs needed on the final day of a captivating series opener.

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1st Test: India suffer another collapse to set New Zealand 107-run target in Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent 150 and Rishabh Pant's brisk 99 propelled India to a second innings total of 462, setting New Zealand a target of 107 in a thrilling day of Test cricket at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

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