New Zealand captain Tom Latham had a painful and unexpected moment on the first day of the third Test match against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Latham, facing India’s Akash Deep, received a blow to the box on the third ball of the second over of New Zealand’s innings. Deep, bowling over the wicket, delivered a length ball on leg stump at 132.6 km/h.
Tom Latham attempted a shot toward mid-wicket but missed, resulting in the ball striking him in a sensitive area. The incident paused the game momentarily as Latham took a few moments to recover from the painful blow, drawing sympathy from teammates and fans alike. This third Test match holds high stakes for both teams.
WATCH – Tom Latham’s Painful Incident As Akash Deep’s Delivery Hit Him On His Box
Latham won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to secure a clean sweep after winning the first two matches in the series. New Zealand made strategic changes to their lineup for this final game. All-rounder Mitchell Santner was ruled out with a side strain, and veteran bowler Tim Southee was replaced by Matt Henry, adding fresh energy to the bowling attack.
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On the other side, India is under pressure, having lost both earlier matches. Rohit Sharma’s team is missing vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, who is still recovering from an illness. In Bumrah’s absence, Mohammed Siraj returned to the lineup, joining Deep in India’s quest for early breakthroughs.
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Akash Deep, showing composure on the international stage, quickly delivered with the wicket of Devon Conway, who was dismissed for just four runs off 11 balls. India hopes to reclaim some momentum and avoid a series sweep on home soil, making this a must-win match for the team.
