In a shocking turn of events, India faced their first home whitewash since 2000, being outplayed by New Zealand in the Mumbai Test. Chasing a target of 147 runs for victory, the Indian side was bundled out for just 121 in their second innings, allowing the Kiwis to clinch the series 3-0.

Rishabh Pant scored a valiant fifty for India, but the rest of the batters disappointed. Ajaz Patel was the standout performer for the Kiwis, taking key wickets to derail the Indian innings

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This heavy defeat has considerably impacted India’s prospects of reaching the finals of the World Test Championship, raising questions about the team’s current form.

As they look to bounce back, the Indian Test team is set to fly to Australia later this month for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and the guidance of coach Gautam Gambhir, the team will aim to regain their winning momentum in this marquee tournament.

With the stakes higher than ever, fans will be eagerly watching to see if India can turn their fortunes around on foreign soil.

Major setback for India

Last month, the defeat in the Pune Test ended India's remarkable 12-year unbeaten run and broke an impressive streak of 18 consecutive series victories. This loss has sparked considerable discussion among cricket enthusiasts, as the Indian team had long been lauded for their dominance on home soil.

Notably, this series marks the first time India has experienced a home series whitewash in over 24 years. The last instance occurred when Hansie Cronje's South Africa claimed a two-match series victory against India, led at the time by Sachin Tendulkar. India lost the first Test at Wankhede Stadium by four wickets, followed by a staggering innings and 71-run defeat at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The recent performances by the New Zealand team, led by captain Tom Latham, have not only secured them their first Test series win in India but have also raised questions about the current state of Indian cricket. As fans reflect on this unexpected turn, the Indian squad must regroup and prepare for the challenges ahead, aiming to reclaim their former glory on home turf.