India's middle-order worries going into South Africa series remained but that didn't deter Ravichandran Ashwin from turning the heat on as his three quick blows left New Zealand tottering at 140 for five in pursuit of an impossible 540 on day three of the second Test.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3: R Ashwin turns it on as India close in on big win against Kiwis

Mumbai-born New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had an unforgettable afternoon when he entered the annals of Test cricket history with a 10-wicket haul but Indian bowlers made it a forgettable evening for him as well as his team by dismissing the visitors for a paltry 62, taking a massive stride towards a series victory.

IND v NZ, Mumbai Test Day 2: Ajaz takes 'Perfect 10' but India bowl out NZ for 62 to inch towards big win

"The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai," New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said Saturday after completing the unusual feat of scalping all ten batters in one innings at his birthplace.

Stars aligned for me to do it in Mumbai, says Ajaz Patel after rare 10-wicket feat against India

Experienced spin trio Ajaz Patel, Will Somerville and Mitchell Santner will be supported by rising stars Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips when New Zealand begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) defence on Tour of India in November.

IND vs NZ: Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme to miss Test series due to bio-bubble fatigue

Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that the Test format cannot be fully utilised through a one-off match, either it is a series or the final of the World Test Championship final and felt that a best of three could really determine a worthy winner in future.

Cricket: 'Finals are one off games': Michael Vaughan disagrees with Virat Kohli's idea

New Zealand whitewash India yet again but this time in the two-match Test series. Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets, tour ends with consecutive whitewash

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