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For a country with a population of just 5 million, where the population density is as low as 19 per sqkm, New Zealand’s sports achievements are mind-boggling.
Not only did the drubbing at home mark one of the darkest moments in India's Test cricket history, it has also significantly impacted the Rohit Sharma-led side's chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship final.
At the toss for the third Test, New Zealand captain Tom Latham revealed why the 32-year-old isn't part of the team.
Rana will join the Indian squad in Mumbai on Wednesday, two days before the match gets underway at the Wankhede Stadium.
'Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us,' Black Caps coach Gary Stead said in a news release.
Commentator Harsha Bhogle has pointed out that New Zealand's 103-run lead in the first inning was 'potentially match-winning'.
The master batsman has remained in New Zealand to work on his recovery from the injury he sustained in a recent series against Sri Lanka.
New Zealand's first-ever victory in the World Cup of cricket's shortest format was a massive surprise.
Rohit said they erred on the side of caution by keeping Pant in the locker room for New Zealand's second innings.
The tourists rode Ravindra's spectacular 134 and Tim Southee's 65 to turn the screws on the hosts.
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