India Faces Historic Test Series Whitewash Against New Zealand
India has suffered a disappointing 0-3 defeat in their home Test series against New Zealand, marking the first time in 13 years that they have lost a Test series at home. This embarrassing result has led to significant criticism from cricket legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, with calls for introspection and change in the team. Indian captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged his underperformance, stating he was not at his best in either his captaincy or batting. The series loss has left India in a precarious position in the World Test Championship standings, needing to secure four wins from their remaining matches against Australia to qualify for the final. The main concerns for the Indian team include the poor form of senior players and a lack of effective batting, prompting Sharma to urge his team to fight back in their upcoming challenges.
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