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We are allowed to have two bad matches: Rohit Sharma

PUNE: "We are allowed to have two bad matches after doing so well, especially at home over the years." This was captain Rohit Sharma summing up the defeat to New Zealand as India's formidable home-win record, stretching back more than a decade, came to an end here on Saturday.

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India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: How India's dream run after a streak of 18 consecutive home series wins stretching over 12 years ended with a whimper

India lose second Test against New Zealand by 113 runs in Pune

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'Team India made things harder': Cricket legend on WTC Final qualification path

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.

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'Senior players need to step up', 'winning in India a dream': Irfan Pathan, Sachin Tendulkar after New Zealand win series

New Zealand made history by winning their first-ever Test series in India, defeating the hosts by 113 runs in the second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. This victory ended India's 18-series home winning streak dating back to 2012. New Zealand now leads the three-match series…

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The Pune Blot! How India faltered in the second Test to concede a mighty home record

NEW DELHI: Before the second Test in Pune, New Zealand had just three wins in their Test cricket history in India.

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New Zealand inflict India’s first home Test series defeat in 13 years

New Zealand seal the three-match series – their first in India – with a 113-run win in the second Test in Pune.

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India suffer string of 'firsts' in Test, series loss against New Zealand

India suffered a rare series defeat on Saturday, going down 0-2 to New Zealand in Pune, following a 113-run loss. India had already lost the opening Test of the three-match series in Bengaluru by eight-wickets. The two teams will now head to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for a dead rubber…

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India vs New Zealand: Mitchell Santner creates history with Virat Kohli's wickets in Pune

NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli's ongoing difficulties against spinners in Asian conditions were on full display once again during the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

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IND vs NZ 2nd Test: 'Horrible' Rishabh Pant run-out puts India on back foot in record chase against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: India found themselves in a challenging position during their record chase of 359 against New Zealand in the second Test at MCA stadium in Pune on Saturday, despite a promising start in their second innings. After losing captain Rohit Sharma early for just 8 runs, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…

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Will Team India recreate Sachin Tendulkar-Virender Sehwag magic to pull off a historic chase in Pune?

NEW DELHI: Chasing targets above 300 in Test cricket has historically been a tough challenge for Team India on home soil.

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Cracks In The Citadel: India's home run of 18 consecutive series wins in danger of ending

PUNE: It's difficult to pinpoint what hurt India the most — Mitchell Santner's best-ever bowling performance or the team's poor display with the bat. Or the decision to opt for a spin-friendly track here after losing the first Test in Bengaluru. Then there was Tom Latham's crucial knock of 86,…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Virat Kohli-Tim Southee bromance steals show during 2nd Test in Pune - WATCH

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.

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Virat Kohli misjudges full toss, walks back fuming in disbelief in Pune - WATCH

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.

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IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Washington Sundar makes most of opportunity to grab 7/59 as New Zealand end first innings at 259

PUNE: At 197/3 after 59 overs, the Kiwis would have been happy with the way things were unfolding after winning the toss. The visitors, up 1-0 in the series, had not allowed pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep any breakthrough and it appeared both the Tamil Nadu offspinners — Washington…

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India vs New Zealand: Washington Sundar adds dash of magic to team's plans

PUNE: Washington Sundar has added another feather in his cap. He was a kind of 'super sub' in the absence of Virat Kohli and many others when India won the Brisbane Test, and with that the series Down Under in 2020-21. Now, he is India's 'super addition'.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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'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.

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