<p>New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in the third and final test on Sunday to sweep the series 3-0. The Black Caps became the first side to whitewash India at home in a series featuring three or more matches.</p><p>Following are reactions to the result.</p><p><strong>Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian cricketer</strong></p><p>"Losing 3-0 at home is a tough pill to swallow, and it calls for introspection. Was it lack of preparation, was it poor shot selection, or was it lack of match practice?</p><p>"Full credit to New Zealand for their consistent performance throughout the series. Winning 3-0 in India is as good a result as it can get."</p><p><strong>Michael Vaughan, former England skipper</strong> </p><p>"To win in India is incredible but to deliver a clean sweep is remarkable ... has to be the greatest ever test series victory ... India now have a group of batters that struggle like most teams against spin."</p><p><strong>Irfan Pathan, former Indian seamer</strong></p><p>"This is (an) embarrassing display by team India at home. Lot to ponder over by the decision makers. Well done New Zealand on such a terrific performance."</p><p><strong>Harbhajan Singh, former Indian spinner</strong></p><p>"Turning pitches becoming our own enemy. Congratulations NZ you outplayed us. Been saying from many years. Team India needs to play on better pitches. These turning pitches making every batsman look very ordinary."</p>.Losing a Test series 0-3 at home is not digestible: Rohit Sharma on defeat against New Zealand.<p><strong>Yuvraj Sing, former Indian batsman</strong> </p><p>"Cricket truly is a humbling sport, isn't it? Just months after our T20 World Cup win, we face a historic whitewash.</p><p>"That's the beauty of this game! Bigger tests lie ahead with the Australia series & the way forward is to introspect, learn and look up! Congratulations to the @BLACKCAPS on a well-rounded performance and a historic win."</p><p><strong>Ian Bishop, former West Indies fast bowler</strong></p><p>"Amazing from New Zealand. A population of less than 6 million. No Kane Williamson. They have conquered an unenviable task, and both men's and women's teams have had an historic and proud few weeks."</p>
<p>New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in the third and final test on Sunday to sweep the series 3-0. The Black Caps became the first side to whitewash India at home in a series featuring three or more matches.</p><p>Following are reactions to the result.</p><p><strong>Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian cricketer</strong></p><p>"Losing 3-0 at home is a tough pill to swallow, and it calls for introspection. Was it lack of preparation, was it poor shot selection, or was it lack of match practice?</p><p>"Full credit to New Zealand for their consistent performance throughout the series. Winning 3-0 in India is as good a result as it can get."</p><p><strong>Michael Vaughan, former England skipper</strong> </p><p>"To win in India is incredible but to deliver a clean sweep is remarkable ... has to be the greatest ever test series victory ... India now have a group of batters that struggle like most teams against spin."</p><p><strong>Irfan Pathan, former Indian seamer</strong></p><p>"This is (an) embarrassing display by team India at home. Lot to ponder over by the decision makers. Well done New Zealand on such a terrific performance."</p><p><strong>Harbhajan Singh, former Indian spinner</strong></p><p>"Turning pitches becoming our own enemy. Congratulations NZ you outplayed us. Been saying from many years. Team India needs to play on better pitches. These turning pitches making every batsman look very ordinary."</p>.Losing a Test series 0-3 at home is not digestible: Rohit Sharma on defeat against New Zealand.<p><strong>Yuvraj Sing, former Indian batsman</strong> </p><p>"Cricket truly is a humbling sport, isn't it? Just months after our T20 World Cup win, we face a historic whitewash.</p><p>"That's the beauty of this game! Bigger tests lie ahead with the Australia series & the way forward is to introspect, learn and look up! Congratulations to the @BLACKCAPS on a well-rounded performance and a historic win."</p><p><strong>Ian Bishop, former West Indies fast bowler</strong></p><p>"Amazing from New Zealand. A population of less than 6 million. No Kane Williamson. They have conquered an unenviable task, and both men's and women's teams have had an historic and proud few weeks."</p>