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India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Is it game over for India already? History puts Rohit Sharma & Co. on the backfoot

NEW DELHI: New Zealand extended their lead over India to more than 200 runs on Day 2 of the second Test at the MCA Stadium in Pune, with captain Tom Latham playing a crucial half-century in their second innings.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024

First time in 23 years! India register an unwanted feat in home Tests

NEW DELHI: India registered an unfortunate feat on Friday after being bowled out for just 156 in the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The collapse handed New Zealand a commanding 103-run lead, after the visitors posted 259 on Day 1.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024

21 dismissals in 26 innings: Virat Kohli's struggles against spin in Asia continue

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's ongoing battle with spin bowling continued to trouble him in the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On Friday, the star Indian batter was clean bowled for just 1 by New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2024

Washington Sundar takes 7/59 vs New Zealand, Sunil Gavaskar makes u-turn on assessment: 'Inspired'

Washington Sundar's inclusion in the second Test against New Zealand was termed as an "inspired selection" by former captain Sunil Gavaskar. Sundar replaced Kuldeep Yadav for the crucial match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Despite initial criticism, Sundar delivered an impressive performance, taking his first five-wicket haul…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Washington makes 'ati' Sundar comeback, snares 7 for career best Test figures

NEW DELHI: Some eyebrows were raised when Washington Sundar replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand that got underway on Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Watch: Washington Sundar bamboozles in-form Rachin Ravindra with an absolute ripper

NEW DELHI: Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar on Thursday came up with a magical delivery to knock over New Zealand's in-form Rachin Ravindra in the second session on the opening day of the second Test in Pune.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Explained: Why Mohammed Siraj was walking a tight rope at home

NEW DELHI: Trailing 1-0 in the three-match series against New Zealand, a desperate India opted for three big changes in their playing XI for the second Test in Pune on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

'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…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

'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…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

'India are worried about their batting': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Washington Sundar's inclusion for second New Zealand Test

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Gavaskar criticised the move and suggested it indicated "panic" from the team management.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024