"Zyada Hero Ban Raha Hai": Rohit Sharma's Chat With Ravichandran Ashwin Caught On Stump Mic. Watch

22.10.2024 - 02:45 sports.ndtv.com

Rohit Sharma's chat with Ravichandran Ashwin during the Bengaluru Test match against New Zealand has gone viral on social media.

In the funny interaction, Rohit could be heard telling Ashwin to provide him with a wicket. "Lefty ko out karna hai yaar mereko.

Zyada hero ban raha hai wo (I want to dismiss the left-handed batter. He is trying to be over smart)," Rohit told Ashwin. India went on to lose the game to New Zealand by 8 wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Watch the video here: Shaana for a reasonWatch Rohit Sharma lead #TeamIndia in the 2nd #INDvNZ Test, starting October 24, LIVE on #JioCinema, #Sports18 & #ColorsCineplex #IDFCFirstBankTestTrophy #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/tTUwFoTN9l Skipper Rohit asserted on Sunday that India would not change their newfound aggressive approach towards Test cricket after just one defeat.

New Zealand outclassed India in the first Test but the home side showed immense fight to score 462 in the second innings after getting bundled out for 46 in the first dig. "We don't change our mindset based on one game or one series.

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