"Didn't Think We'll Be 46 All Out": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Loss vs New Zealand

20.10.2024 - 10:07 sports.ndtv.com

After losing Test series opener to New Zealand by eight wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted being all out for 46 in first innings did set them back in the game and vowed his team are ready to give it their all to win the next two matches.

On day two of the game, after the opening day was washed out due to rain, India were shot out for 46 -- their third-lowest Test score overall and the fewest they ever posted in a Test match at home.

Under overcast skies, India were undone by grand exhibition of seam bowling from Matt Henry (5/15) and Will O'Rourke (4/22), which eventually played a big part in them losing the match. "I said it at the press conference after day 2, we knew it'd be a challenge, with overcast conditions and tricky pitch.

We didn't think we'll be 46 all out but due credit to NZ. It set us back and games like this will happen. "Gotta take the good things forward.

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