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'Have same rules for every team': Rohit Sharma weighs in on contentious Rishabh Pant decision

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant threatened to take the game away from New Zealand on the third day of the Mumbai Test, but his unfortunate dismissal in the second session resulted in India's defeat and the Kiwis sweeping series 3-0.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024

Joe Marler shockingly retires from England duty after haka controversy

Prop Marler quits international rugby after winning 95 caps for his country, following a week in which he courted controversy with his comments about the All Blacks haka

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

'He put us under pressure': New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel on battle with Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: After securing a historic whitewash against India on their home turf, New Zealand's Ajaz Patel discussed how the pitch behaviour changed post-morning session on day two, enabling him to utilise his variations and pace effectively. He also shared insights about his strategic battle with Rishabh Pant whilst defending…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024

Rohit Sharma on India's 0-3 series defeat: 'I was not at my best as captain'

NEW DELHI: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel spearheaded a historic 3-0 Test series sweep against India, taking six crucial wickets in the third Test to secure a thrilling 25-run victory on Sunday. Chasing 147 to avoid a whitewash, India faltered, bowled out for 121 in just 29.1 overs on the…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024

Smith substitution leaves England wondering what might have been

Steve Borthwick’s decision to replace both half-backs led to his side ceding the initiative in the game to New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

3rd Test: New Zealand make history as India suffer first ever 0-3 Test series whitewash

NEW DELHI: India suffered the ignominy of being whitewashed at home for the first time in more than 24 years by losing the third Test against New Zealand by 25 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024

India vs New Zealand, third Test: Patel takes 11 as India lose by 25 runs

Mumbai-born Ajaz Patel takes 11 wickets as New Zealand win by 25 runs and bag the series 3-0 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2024

Have we seen the last of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja together in India home Tests?

NEW DELHI: India's dominance at home, built on the performances of Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma, came to an unexpected end as New Zealand secured a 3-0 victory in the Test series. New Zealand became the first team to inflict a 3-0 whitewash on India in…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024

PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands

The PNG Kumuls beat Cook Islands 42-20 to win the Pacific Bowl and can secure a Pacific Championships promotion with a win over New Zealand next week.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma end home season with a royal disappointment

NEW DELHI: It ended with a whimper. But the worrying part is that it didn't even start with a bang. With cheap second innings dismissals on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday, ageing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ended their home…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2024