Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has delivered a scathing critique of India’s batting lineup following their historic ODI series defeat to New Zealand. Despite Virat Kohli’s masterful century, the lack of solid starts from the top order doomed the team—prompting Gavaskar to urge young players to emulate Kohli’s pacing and temperament.
Once India’s premier wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav is now facing serious questions about his place in the T20 World Cup squad after a string of underwhelming performances against New Zealand.
For the first time in history, India lost a bilateral ODI series on home soil to New Zealand. Captain Shubman Gill didn’t mince words—pointing to short batting stints and poor fielding as the root causes.
Despite Virat Kohli’s masterful 54th ODI century, India fell short by 41 runs against New Zealand. Captain Shubman Gill praised his ‘Virat bhai’ but acknowledged critical gaps in the team’s performance as they look toward future combinations and the 2027 World Cup.
In a shocking turn of events, New Zealand has clinched its first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil in nearly four decades. Captain Shubman Gill has issued a stark and ‘disappointing’ assessment of his team’s performance.
After a string of low scores against New Zealand, veteran opener Rohit Sharma is facing intense scrutiny over his motivation and place in India’s ODI setup for the 2027 World Cup. We break down the stats, expert opinions, and what it all means for his career.