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Tom Latham’s captaincy is real hallmark of New Zealand’s historic series triumph in India: Craig Cumming | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand achieved their first-ever Test series victory in India, ending India's 18-series winning streak at home. The win also marked the first time India suffered a series whitewash at home since 1999/2000.Former New Zealand cricketer, Craig Cumming, highlighted Tom Latham's captaincy as a key factor in the team's success. “He captained the team brilliantly. He kept things simple. He didn't try and chop and change all the time with the spinners, and just about trusted the left-arm spin in Mitchell Santner in the second Test and then Ajaz in (the third Test),” Cumming said in an interview. Cumming contrasted Latham's approach with former captain Tim Southee's, suggesting Latham's trust in his bowlers' consistency proved effective. This victory elevates New Zealand to fourth p...
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New captain, fresh talent: Five talking points from India vs New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand cricketers celebrate victory against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee/AFP via Getty Images) MUMBAI: Tom Latham's New Zealand completed a 3-0 Test sweep of India after the tourists won the third match by 25 runs in Mumbai on Sunday.A look at the five key takeaways from New Zealand's maiden series win in India that left home fans in shock.Latham makes his markTom Latham, who took charge as New Zealand's full-time Test captain after the team's 2-0 Test series defeat in Sri Lanka, presided over an immediate turnaround in their fortunes.Latham led the team to an opening win in Bengaluru after New Zealand bundled out India for 46.Latham scored 86 in the second Test to set up another memorable victory for the tourists, taking on and beating India a...
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We could have only dreamt to be in this position: New Zealand captain Tom Latham after Test series win against India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand became the first team to inflict a 3-0 whitewash on India in India with a 25-run victory in the 3rd Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.This is the first ever instance of New Zealand winning three Tests in a series home or away and first three ever they have won three successive away Tests.This is also the first time India were whitewashed in a home series of three or more Tests at home. New Zealand became the fourth side to whitewash India in a series of 3+ Tests after England (4), Australia (3), and West Indies (once).Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, who picked ten wickets in an innings at this venue the last time he toured India, bowled the Kiwis to victory in this Test. Ajaz took five wickets in the first innings and ensured that India didn't gain a big ...
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Will Tom Latham go down in history as one of finest New Zealand captains? | Cricket News – Times of India

Tom Latham will be remembered for leading New Zealand to historic Test series win in India. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Imagine handed over the Test captaincy and first up is a tour of India, who hadn't lost a Test series at home since 2012.Not just that, leading a side that had not only ever won a Test series in India but also emerged winners in only two Test matches in India since the first Test they played in India since 1955, with the first win coming at Nagpur in 1969 and the second at Mumbai in 1988.Two victories for the Kiwis out of the 36 Tests in India. Not even the long-standing and highly successful New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming could win a Test in India.So history favoured India. With an impeccable record at home and match-winners to boost, ...
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WATCH: Akash Deep rattles Tom Latham’s stumps with a fiery in-swinger | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a thrilling display of pace and precision, India pacer Akash Deep delivered a fiery in-swinger that left New Zealand skipper Tom Latham stunned during Day 2 of the third and final Test in Mumbai.The incident happened in the first over of the NZ's second innings when Kiwi skipper Latham, who survived a close lbw appeal on the previous ball, looked to drive but the ball sharply nipped back late from outside off, and went right through the big bat-pad gap to hit the timber.It was a peach of a delivery by Akash who breached the opener’s defence as Latham failed to get any bat on it. An elated Akash celebrated the wicket by giving a fiery send-off to Latham.Akash's ability to extract such movement off the pitch highlighted his skill, leaving both fans and analysts impressed by the...
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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Shubman Gill on spotlight as India aim for better show with bat – The Times of India

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: India's batting woes continued on the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand as the hosts found themselves in a precarious position at 86/4, despite impressive performances by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar with the ball. Jadeja (5/65) and Sundar (4/81) bowled India into a promising position by dismissing New Zealand for 235, but the Indian top order crumbled quickly in reply, losing three wickets in just eight balls in the final session of the day. Yashasvi Jaiswal (30) and Shubman Gill (31 not out) had initially steadied India's innings with a 53-run partnership after Rohit Sharma (18) fell early. However, Jaiswal's ill-advised reverse slog sweep triggered a sudden collapse, with Virat Kohli (4) running himself ou...
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We’re seeing more results due to WTC points: Tom Latham | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said on Thursday that the World Test Championship has given a context to Tests because of which we are seeing more result-oriented games. While New Zealand have sealed the series 2-0, the 12 points that teams will earn if they go on to win the third Test means the interest in the Wankhede Stadium game hasn't waned."The context (WTC) has put on Test cricket rather than the bilateral series has been fantastic. We've probably seen a few more results in terms of games that have been played, certainly over the last period," said Latham as New Zealand looked to whitewash India.When quizzed about whether they can sweep the series, the 32-year-old played down their chances. "This is another exciting opportunity presented to us this week. We've done a lot of g...
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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Akash Deep strikes early, dismisses Devon Conway – The Times of India

In the third and final Test of the series between India and New Zealand in Mumbai, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat first on what he described as a "reasonably good surface." Latham highlighted the importance of putting runs on the board to build pressure later in the match. New Zealand made two changes to their lineup: spinner Mitchell Santner was ruled out due to a side strain and was replaced by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, while Matt Henry returned from injury to replace pace bowler Tim Southee. Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s star batter, remained absent as he continued to recover from a groin strain ahead of a home series against England. India, trailing 2-0 in the series after losses in Bengaluru and Pune, made a single change, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj re...
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Tom Latham insists no weaknesses in India’s squad despite consecutive defeats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite India's consecutive Test losses against New Zealand, visiting captain Tom Latham maintains that the Indian squad remains formidable without any significant weaknesses.New Zealand achieved a remarkable milestone by securing their first Test series victory in India, winning the opening match in Bengaluru by eight wickets and following it up with a decisive 113-run victory in Pune.While India faces comprehensive challenges across all departments in the current series, the New Zealand team, which has performed flawlessly throughout their tour, offered encouraging remarks about their opponents."India are a quality side, things obviously haven't gone the way they wanted over the last couple of weeks but it doesn't make them a bad team overnight," Latham told reporters before N...
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Will New Zealand clean sweep Test series? Relive the last time Team India suffered a series whitewash at home | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (L) with captain Rohit Sharma (c) as Ravichandran Ashwin (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After the historic series loss to New Zealand at home, there is a lot of discussion about India's 12-year home run being snapped and 18 series winning streak being broken. And rightly so, as no team has ever dominated at home like this Indian team in Test cricket history. One more big 'proud' home record for India is that they have not suffered a series whitewash at home for more than 24 years now.India were last beaten conclusively at home by Hansie Cronje-led South Africa, who won the two-match series. Under the captaincy of Sachin Tendulkar, India lost the first Test by 4 wickets at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, followed by an innings and 71 runs defeat at M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengal...
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How Mitchell Santner played through pain to bowl New Zealand to maiden Test series win in India | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Santner led a New Zealand spin blitz against India on a turning Pune pitch. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: New Zealand won their first series in India since 1955 thanks to left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who remarked that taking wickets frequently in the second Test helped him get beyond the pain barrier.After winning the first game in Bengaluru by eight wickets, New Zealand won the second game in Pune on Saturday by 113 runs, ending their opponents' impressive home record of 18 straight series wins against any nation dating back to 2012.Despite a hurting side, Santner led New Zealand's assault by remaining unchanged for 29 overs during India's second innings. After taking 7-53 in the first innings, he collected 6-104 to finish with an incredible matc...
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‘We’ve fired a shot at Team India’: New Zealand captain Tom Latham after historic series win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement, the New Zealand cricket team, led by captain Tom Latham, secured a historic 2-0 Test series victory against India. This triumph ended India's impressive streak of 18 unbeaten series at home, a record that stood as a testament to their dominance on their own soil.Latham, in his post-match reflections, emphasized the significance of adopting an aggressive approach and the fortune of winning crucial tosses. He stated, "We've played a style where we've fired a shot at India and we've been on the right side of a couple of tosses as well, that has been really important."The New Zealand captain further elaborated on his team's strategy, highlighting the importance of taking the initiative from the outset. "We've wanted to compete and wanted to fire a shot f...
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The Pune Blot! How India faltered in the second Test to concede a mighty home record | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand players celebrate after their win against India in Pune. AP NEW DELHI: Before the second Test in Pune, New Zealand had just three wins in their Test cricket history in India. One of them in Bengaluru — not even a week old — came after a 36-year gap.A pitiful record on Indian soil and coming into the series on the backdrop of a humiliating 2-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka, no one would have imagined that the Kiwis were daring enough to pull off something a win against powerhouse India.But the Black Caps did it!On Saturday, Tom Latham and Co. made history by beating India by 113 runs in the second Test to halt India's dominance at home.It took the Black Caps just three days to ruin India's stunning record that had lasted 4331 days, handing the hosts a home series defeat for the first t...
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New Zealand captain tom latham expressed pride and excitement for his team’s success

New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham congratulates Mitchell Santner after an Indian wicket during the second Test in Pune on October 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI New Zealand, led by Tom Latham, secured a historic series victory by defeating India by 113 runs in the second Test in Pune. This triumph not only concluded the series decisively but also marked New Zealand's first-ever Test series win on Indian soil, a feat long out of reach for many visiting teams.Reflecting on the momentous achievement, captain Tom Latham expressed pride and excitement for his team's success. "Really special feeling," Latham said at the post-match presentation."Proud to be in this position. It was a whole team effort and a clear exampl...
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IND vs NZ second Test: Day 3 in pictures, October 26, 2024

New Zealand have created history! It’s taken them seven decades but the Black Caps finally have a series win in India! And it’s in n emphatic manner, with a dominant show for the second consecutive week.India’s 12-year-long unbeaten series record at home has been broken. The World Test Championship final spot is in jeopardy and they have lots of questions to ponder over before heading to Mumbai for the Diwali Test!(IND vs NZ second Test: Day 2 in pictures, October 25, 2024)(IND vs NZ second Test: Day 1 in pictures, October 24, 2024)Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash New Zealand players celebrate after winning the second Test against India in Pune on October 26, 2024.Photo: PTI Captain Rohit Sharma and New Zealand's skipper Tom Latham shake hands after New Zealand won ...
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IND Vs NZ: Kiwis Humiliate Hosts In Pune, End Their 12-Year-Unbeaten Series Streak At Home

New Zealand Seal Test Series Win Vs India: New Zealand Cricket touches greater heights in red-ball cricket, as the Blackcaps have sealed their first-ever Test series victory over India on Indian soil. They have achieved the feat by beating the hosts by 113 runs in the 2nd Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. With the win, Tom Latham's side now take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series, with the last Test set to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Zealand take an unassailable 2-0 lead as India lose their first Test series at home since 2012.#WTC25 | #INDvNZ 📝: https://t.co/Kl7qRDguyN pic.twitter.com/ASXLeqArG7 — ICC (@ICC) October 26, 2024Here's How The Day 3 Panned-Out In India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 3 began on...
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2nd Test: Ravi Shastri fumes over Rohit Sharma’s defensive captaincy on Day 2 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed his dissatisfaction with Rohit Sharma's captaincy, criticising it as overly defensive on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune on Friday.During the second session of Day 2, Shastri and former India spinner Murali Kartik engaged in a detailed discussion about Rohit's tactics.Kartik noted that the New Zealand batters had effectively pushed the Indian fielders back, leaving no one close to the bat. At that moment, Tom Latham and Will Young were batting aggressively, prompting Rohit to spread the field to contain their scoring.🔴 LIVE: India vs New Zealand: Another embarrassing show by India batters, series in dangerShastri pointed out that with India conceding a lead of over 100 runs, they needed to bowl out New Zeala...
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IND vs NZ second Test: Day 2 in pictures

New Zealand’s day on every count! Mitchell Santner broke the back of India’s batting and gave the Kiwis a comprehensive 103-run lead. Tom Latham then played a captain’s knock to ensure New Zealand tightened its noose around India. New Zealand is on the cusp of a historic series win in India. Can India mark a miraculous turnaround with New Zealand leading by 301 runs!(India vs New Zealand Day 1 in pictures)Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner proved to be nemesis for the Indian batsmen as he claimed seven wickets in the first innings and his effort enabled India to be dismissed for 156, in Pune on October 25, 2024Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash Virat Kohli was dimissed by Mitchell Santner for 1 in the second Test in Pune.Photo: K. Bhagya Pra...
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India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Five talking points from Day 2 as India batters surrender again | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India stared at their first ever home Test series loss to New Zealand after the visitors claimed a formidable 301-run lead on day two of the second Test in Pune on Friday.Tom Latham (86) spearheaded New Zealand's batting effort following Mitchell Santner outstanding 7/53, which dismantled the Indian lineup. Latham's innings helped solidify a 103-run first-innings lead, leaving the Kiwis at 198/5 at stumps.Tom Blundell (30 not out) was at the crease alongside Glenn Phillips (7 not out) when play concluded for the day.India have not lost a Test series at home since their defeat to England during the 2012-13 season, and their unbeaten streak of 18 series is now under serious threat.The highest successful chase for India in Tests at home stands at 387 runs, achieved against England ...
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‘Yaar mereko kya pata issey Hindi aati hai’: Rishabh Pant’s advice to Washington Sundar backfires | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is a livewire on the field, bringing energy to the atmosphere with his thrilling shots while batting and his entertaining antics behind the wickets.In a hilarious turn of events that unfolded during the first day's play of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, Pant was caught on the stump mic telling spinner Washington Sundar to bowl a bit fuller to Kiwi tailender Ajaz Patel."Washi aage daal sakta you can bowl a little fuller, thoda bahar daal sakta hai," Pant came up with a suggestion to Sundar.Sundar seemed to have followed Pant's advice, delivering a tossed-up ball that turned out to be a bit too straight. Ajaz Patel swung through the line, and the ball flew to the right of mid-on, racing away for four runs.Patel's response to Sundar's delivery left Pant s...
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Ahead of BGT, Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Australia’s Nathan Lyon to become… | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surpassed Nathan Lyon to become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history, with 531 wickets.Having racked up three wickets during India’s second Test against New Zealand so far, Ashwin cemented his legacy as one of the finest off-spinners in the game. His remarkable consistency across 104 matches places him above Lyon’s tally of 530 wickets.Ashwin has been a cornerstone of India’s Test success, excelling with a career average of 23.74 and an impressive strike rate of 50.37. His ability to trouble both left-handers and right-handers alike makes him a crucial part of India’s bowling arsenal.Leading wicket-takers in Test cricket:Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) – 800Shane Warne (AUS) – 708James And...
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New Zealand Cricket: ‘Showing wrong map of India’ NZ Cricket online ahead of IND vs NZ 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand Cricket slammed online ahead of 2nd Test (Photo Credits: PTI/X) NEW DELHI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) faced backlash from Indian fans after posting a map of India on social media that depicted inaccurate borders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions. The map was part of a creative announcement detailing the Kiwis' travel plans to Pune for the second Test against India, scheduled to begin on October 24.The now-deleted post drew heavy criticism across platforms, with many fans expressing anger over the incorrect depiction of India’s northern borders. Several users took to X (formerly Twitter) to demand corrections, with one fan tagging India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and calling for action. "Please look at this map, posted by New Zealand Cricket handle. T...
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‘Zyada hero baan raha hai woh’: Rohit Sharma targets NZ batter with hilarious stump-mic chatter | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Photo Credits: PTI/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma found himself in the spotlight after a cheeky comment aimed at a New Zealand batter was caught on the stump mic during India’s defeat in the first Test in Bengaluru. The viral moment occurred when Rohit was heard telling Ravichandran Ashwin, "Lefty ko out karna hai yaar mereko. Zyada hero ban raha hai woh (I want to dismiss the left-handed batter.He is trying to be oversmart)."Watch:The comment appeared to target New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, who played a pivotal role in the match. Ravindra, who recently made headlines with a stunning 134 against India in the first innings, frustrated the Indian bowlers during the chase in the second innings and guided New Zealand to their first Test win on Indian soil in...
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Captain Tom Latham explains Rachin Ravindra impact in New Zealand’s famous win – Times of India

<p>Rachin Ravindra (Image credit: BlackCaps) </p><p><br></p> NEW DELHI: New Zealand's first triumph in India after 36 years was accomplished without their injured batting stalwart Kane Williamson. Captain Tom Latham expressed gratitude to Rachin Ravindra for rising to the occasion and filling the void.Ravindra, whose parents are from Bengaluru, scored an impressive 134 in New Zealand's first innings of 402, after they had dismissed the hosts for a mere 46 runs.India countered with 462, setting a target of 107 for victory. The 24-year-old Ravindra's composure guided the Black Caps to a remarkable eight-wicket win on Sunday."Our first two innings were outstanding, the way we were able to set the match up with the ball and apply pressure for long periods of time,...
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History beckons! New Zealand set to end 36-year wait against Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's first century in Test cricket and Rishabh Pant's magnificent 99 may not be enough to stop New Zealand from securing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years, with only 107 runs needed on the final day of a captivating series opener.As bad light and subsequent rain forced an early end to the fourth evening, Tom Latham (0) and Devon Conway (0) remained at the crease. The last time New Zealand emerged victorious in a Test match in India was in 1988, when Sir Richard Hadlee claimed 10 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, ensuring a resounding 136-run triumph.Latham's team is on the verge of making history, despite a valiant comeback by India, who scored 462 in their second innings. This was largely due to Sarfaraz's penchant for scoring big hundreds, which he ...
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1st Test: Can India defend 107 against New Zealand on Day 5? History says… | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan played a stunning innings of 150, while Rishabh Pant added a quickfire 99, helping India post a total of 462 in their second innings and setting New Zealand a target of 107 on day four of the opening Test in Bengaluru on Saturday.However, just as New Zealand began their chase in the final session, rain halted play, bringing an early end to the day's action.The visitors faced only four balls in their second innings, with openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway yet to score.The big question on every fan's mind now is: Can India pull off a miracle on the final day and defend 107 runs against New Zealand?While it currently seems to be an advantage for New Zealand, India's pacers have some assistance, and with the spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kulde...
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