‘Retire’ trends as India inches closer to series whitewash against New Zealand

Social media erupted in disappointment after Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli walked out while India was aiming to chase a target of 147 runs to win on day three of Sunday’s third and final Test. The ‘Retire’ word started trending on X (formerly known as Twitter) as India inches closer to a series whitewash against New Zealand in Mumbai.

Will Young scored a gritty half century as New Zealand set India a target of 147 runs to win on day three of the third and final Test. Young, who scored 51 off 100 balls, was the penultimate wicket to fall on day two as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 174 in their second innings early on Sunday.

Ajaz Patel and Matt Henry could add only three runs to New Zealand’s total this morning having resumed at the overnight score of 171/9. Ravindra Jadeja completed another five wicket haul. New Zealand have already won the three-match series having defeated India in the first two Tests.