Glenn Phillips (Image credit: BlackCaps) NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement, New Zealand triumphed over India by 113 runs in the second Test match held in Pune, clinching their maiden Test series win on Indian soil. Glenn Phillips, reflecting on this remarkable feat, expressed the indescribable nature of the moment, recognizing the immense challenge of…
NEW DELHI: In response to India’s loss to New Zealand in the second Test match in Pune, former cricketer Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment, attributing the defeat to the Indian team’s lackluster batting performance.By securing a 113-run victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday, Tom Latham’s New Zealand team achieved a historic first-ever…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first Indian batter to hit 30 sixes in a calendar year in Test matches.Jaiswal, known for his elegant batting, demonstrated that his power-hitting acumen extends beyond the shortest format with this remarkable milestone.The landmark six…
NEW DELHI: Already trailing 0-1 in the three-match Test series, Team India found themselves in a tough spot in the second Test against New Zealand.Despite restricting New Zealand to 259, the Indian batters struggled to put up runs and were dismissed for 156, handing New Zealand a significant 103-run lead.As the Indian bowlers worked hard…
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner celebrates the wicket of India’s Akash Deep during the second Test in Pune. PTI “It was a misjudgment of the pitch, I didn’t read the pitch well enough. And we are in this situation…, ” said Rohit Sharma after Day 1 of the Bengaluru Test.Rohit caught the journalists off-guard when he…
NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.After bowling New Zealand out for 259 on the turning surface of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India’s batters faltered, collapsing like a…
NEW DELHI: Disappointment and frustration were written all over Virat Kohli’s face as he walked back after losing his wicket to a tempting full toss from New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner in the second Test in Pune, leaving the crowd stunned. Kohli, bowled out for just 1, stood at the crease momentarily, visibly shocked by the…
NEW DELHI: Known for his impressive cricket statistics, Virat Kohli is also renowned for his lively on-field demeanor. His energetic and playful behavior often captures the attention of both his teammates and fans, bringing an extra layer of excitement to the game.During the second Test between India and New Zealand, a moment of camaraderie between…
NEW DELHI: The crowd at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune fell silent as India’s star batter Virat Kohli missed a full toss from Mitchell Santner and lost his wicket in unexpected fashion during the second Test against New Zealand.Kohli had come to the crease after Shubman Gill’s dismissal to Santner. But in a…
