New Zealand's Historic Sweep Over India: Analysis and Reflections

India faced defeat in Bengaluru due to unfavorable weather conditions and a critical toss decision. In Pune, shortcomings in batting strategies were evident as they struggled with Mitchell Santner, conceding they needed to employ more sweeps and reverse-sweeps. However, by the time they reached Mumbai, no excuse could justify the lack of answers and solutions to their predicament. 

New Zealand had managed the unthinkable, becoming the first team in 130 years to achieve a 3-0 clean sweep on Indian soil. Even though India incorporated suggested changes in their playing style, the result was far from satisfactory. This wasn't merely a defeat; it was a dominant display by the Kiwis, leaving Team India in shock.

A case in point is the aggressive batting approach that India adopted during the series, which often proved disadvantageous, especially in dire conditions. This approach was personified by the captain himself, Rohit, whose recent form has been below par compared to his previous records. Rohit responded to this by stating, "I haven't defended a lot in this series because I haven't been there much to defend." Rohit concedes that he needs to spend more time defending balls and is open to evolving his game, acknowledging the shortcomings in his performance during the series. 

This series served as a wake-up call for India, and brought forward disparities in their handling of the game, ebbing away any sense of complacency. As the shock subsides, introspection begins, with a view to evolve and improve for the future.