Synopsis
India faced their lowest-ever home Test total, getting bowled out for 46 runs against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma admitted to misjudging the pitch after opting to bat first. Despite the setback, he remains confident that India can make a comeback in the match.
In a stunning turn of events during the first Test match at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, India was bowled out for a meagre 46 runs, their lowest-ever home Test total. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who opted to bat first, took full responsibility for the decision, calling it a “misjudgement of the pitch.”
“It Was My Misjudgement of the Pitch” – Rohit Sharma Takes Responsibility
As per a PTI report, Rohit Sharma fronted the press after the day’s play and candidly admitted to misreading the conditions. “I am hurting a little bit because I made that call. We found ourselves in a situation where we got bowled out for 46 runs. As a captain, it definitely hurts to see that number,” Rohit said, referring to his decision to bat first under overcast skies.
The Indian captain was visibly emotional as he explained the rationale behind the decision, saying, “We thought it will do whatever it has to do in the first couple of sessions and then it is going to take its turn.” However, New Zealand’s pacers, Mark Henry and William O’Rourke, exploited the conditions perfectly, taking nine wickets between them and dominating the Indian batsmen.
India’s Collapse and Response to New Zealand’s Pacers
Rohit was forthright in admitting that the Indian side failed to adapt to the challenge posed by the New Zealand bowlers. “The challenge that was throw
