India Faces Criticism After 3-0 Test Loss to NZ

India's captain Rohit Sharma is under scrutiny following a dismal performance in the recent 3-0 home Test series loss against New Zealand, where he averaged just 15.17. Analysts, including Aakash Chopra and Sanjay Manjrekar, have criticized Sharma's defensive strategy and suggested potential changes in the batting order, with Danish Kaneria proposing Sharma bat at No.3. Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the importance of preparation, citing Sachin Tendulkar's example during a previous series against Australia. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a review of team strategies and Gautam Gambhir's coaching decisions following the historic whitewash. With an upcoming series against Australia, the pressure mounts on senior players like Sharma and Virat Kohli to improve performance or face possible exclusion from future series.