Tom Latham Supports Rohit Sharma's India After Whitewash, Expects Bounce Back in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India's batting performance in the series was heavily criticized, with the team failing to surpass 300 runs in most of the innings, apart from a notable second-innings effort from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant.
New Zealand's captain Tom Latham expressed his belief in India’s resilience, despite his team’s historic 3-0 whitewash over the hosts in the recent Test series. This series victory marked a significant milestone for Latham, as New Zealand became the first visiting team to whitewash India in a Test series (with a minimum of three matches) at home. It was also India's first series defeat at home in 12 years, and New Zealand's first Test series win in India in over 70 years.
Latham acknowledged the struggles of the Indian team, especially their batting, but insisted that one poor series does not define a team's quality. "Indian cricket in general is really special... They certainly don't become a bad team overnight, and I'm sure they'll turn things around in time," Latham said, adding that despite their defeat, India remains a top-quality side.
India's batting performance in the series was heavily criticized, with the team failing to surpass 300 runs in most of the innings, apart from a notable second-innings effort from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. However, Latham remained diplomatic, recognizing the challenges the Indian team faced but expressing confidence that they would bounce back.
Latham's team had faced their own struggles earlier, having been defeated 0-2 by Sri Lanka before their successful series in India. Reflecting on the contrast, Latham shared, “It makes these times extra special when you’re able to achieve something that hasn’t been achieved before." His team now looks ahead to a challenging three-match Test series against England, with Latham eager to face England's aggressive "Bazball" cricket style. He anticipates an exciting challenge, especially considering England's attacking brand of cricket, and is looking forward to the competitive nature of the upcoming series.
Despite New Zealand’s triumph, Latham remained focused on enjoying the journey with his team, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and celebration in their remarkable achievement.
