On Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel put on a spin bowling masterclass reminiscent of his memorable outing at the venue three years ago. Born in Mumbai, Ajaz once again proved to be a menace for the Indian batters and claimed an impressive 5 wickets in India's first innings. With this, he became the first overseas spinner to claim 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium since 2011.
In the ongoing India vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Indian pacer Akash Deep got run out after using captain Virat Kohli's bat, sparking reactions on social media. Fans have suggested that MRF bats should be banned as it resulted in two run outs for India. Some even compared Akash Deep's bowling style to that of fellow pacer Mohammed Shami. The incident adds to the woes of India, as Kohli had earlier gotten run out in the same match.
Indian spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin made a remarkable catch to dismiss New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell in the 3rd Test between the two countries. This catch came at a crucial moment in the match when New Zealand was gaining momentum. Ashwin's catch was praised by his team and fans, and he also gave insights into the pitch conditions and his use of the carrom ball.
India struggles in the ongoing India vs New Zealand 3rd Test as New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel claims his career's sixth Test fifer and the Indian batting lineup falters on Day 2. Despite valiant efforts from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, India falls short in their attempt to gain a lead against the strong New Zealand bowling attack. With India already losing the Test series, they will have to work hard to avoid a clean-sweep at home.
The second day of the third and final test between India and New Zealand saw a fiery start from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, who hammered the NZ bowlers relentlessly. However, NZ's Ish Sodhi turned the tide by dismissing Pant for 60, after which India suffered a horrific collapse, losing 3 wickets in 15 minutes. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Siraj, and Virat Kohli all fell victim to NZ's attack, leaving India at 195/5 at lunch.
India and New Zealand face off in the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After losing the first two Tests and the series, India hope to salvage some dignity and keep their hopes of the World Test Championship final qualification alive. Jadeja's three quick wickets have put the visitors in a tough spot as they reach 192/6 at the tea break. With India missing the services of Jasprit Bumrah, they will rely on a strong performance from their remaining bowlers while New Zealand will look to maintain their dominance and enforce a whitewash. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be hoping to get back the form ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia.
In a must-win match for New Zealand, skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2nd Women's ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the previous match, India won by 59 runs thanks to strong performances by debutant Tejal Hasabnis and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who scored 42 and 41 runs, respectively. The Indian team will look for a repeat performance to secure the series win.
In the ongoing second Test of India vs New Zealand in Pune, Ravindra Jadeja showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a run out reminiscent of MS Dhoni's signature style. The incident, which happened on Day 3, saw Jadeja displaying excellent reflexes and awareness as he palmed the ball towards the stump, catching Will O'Rourke short of his crease. The comparisons with former India captain Dhoni were quick to arise, with fans taking to Twitter to express their admiration and love for both the players' remarkable abilities on the field.
Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal made history as he became the third Indian and seventh player in the world to score over 1000 runs in a calendar year in Tests played at home. He achieved the feat during the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test at MCA Stadium and also became the fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in Tests played in India. Jaiswal surpassed records held by legendary Indian batters such as Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Virender Sehwag.
During the India vs New Zealand Test match, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant displayed not just his skills but also his playful personality behind the stumps. In a moment captured by the stump mic, Pant's witty advice to bowler Washington Sundar resulted in a boundary for New Zealand. The video has gone viral, with fans praising Pant's entertainment factor on the field. This is just one example of the energy and excitement that Pant brings to the game.