India’s dismal performance in a 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand, where their batting weaknesses were starkly highlighted, captain Rohit Sharma emphasized the necessity for his players to adopt the appropriate mental attitude in preparation for the upcoming and demanding tour of Australia. The New Zealand team achieved a historic feat by becoming the first to achieve a clean sweep against India in a home series consisting of three or more Test matches, particularly after India faltered in their pursuit of a modest target of 147 runs on Sunday. With disheartening scores of 46 and 156 in Bengaluru and Pune respectively, this latest failure has prompted Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to question whether the team’s downfall stemmed from inadequate shot selection or a lack of sufficient preparation and match readiness. As the Indian batsmen gear up to transition from the spin-friendly conditions of their home grounds to the fast and bouncy pitches of Australia, they face the imminent challenge of the opening Test scheduled in Perth on November 22. Rohit acknowledged the complexities involved in addressing the mental aspects of the game, stating, “We do talk a lot about the game but sitting with every individual and telling them what needs to be done or how they need to get their mindset right is going to be challenging.”
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