'A kick in the back that India need': Hayden goes unfiltered on Rohit and co's 0-3 loss to NZ before Australia Tests
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'A kick in the back that India need': Hayden goes unfiltered on Rohit and co's 0-3 loss to NZ before Australia Tests

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar trophy, which begins November 22 with the first Test in Perth. However, India will be under significant pressure as the side heads into the opening match; in addition to the challenging conditions Down Under, Rohit Sharma's men also look to revive their chances for the WTC Final, which took a major hit during the series loss against New Zealand. India's captain Rohit Sharma helds team meeting, during 3rd India V/s New Zealand Test Matthew Hayden, the former Australia opener, stressed on India's ‘drubbing’ at the hands of New Zealand right before the series against Australia, stating that it was the ‘kick’ India needed. India's batting order was all over the place throughout the series against New Zealand, with batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to make a mark. Intra-squad simulation Team India is currently taking part in a three-day intra-squad match against India A, with first-team stars like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant, among others, batting on the first day.

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