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'Sunil Gavaskar Laughing': Rishabh Pant's Bizarre Reverse-Sweep Attempt Stuns India Great

Team India was reduced to its lowest ever total at home in Tests, registering a paltry score of 46 in the first innings of the 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat first backfired as the overcast conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium made it increasingly difficult for batters to survive. The hosts were reduced to 10/3 after Rohit, Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan failed to even survive the first hour of play in the morning session.

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed

With reports suggesting India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to miss one or two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans and experts have been mulling the various options in the team that could be used to replace him. While Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the clear captaincy pick in Rohit's absence, the hunt for an opening batter is on. Shubman Gill remains one of the biggest candidates for the role but Indian cricket team legend Anil Kumble feels KL Rahul is a better choice.

"Chalao Talwaar": Rohit Sharma's First Words On Facing Media Post India's 46 All Out vs New Zealand

Indian cricket team are in a tricky spot in the first Test against New Zealand. After the first Test was washed out due to rain, the second day saw the home team get bundled out for just 46 - its third lowest score in a Test innings - after opting to bat first in overcast conditions. India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he misread the pitch at the post-Day 2 press conference. Speaking after the second day's play, Rohit reflected on the decision to bat first under overcast conditions, a call that backfired disastrously for the hosts. "We thought it wouldn't help the seamers much after the first session or so. There wasn't much grass either. We expected it to be much flatter than it turned out to be. It was a misjudgment on my part, and I couldn't read the pitch well. I am hurting to see this score of 46 as a captain as it was my call to bat first. But one or two bad calls in a year is quite alright," Rohit admitted.

"Hurting, I Couldn't Read...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On 'Misjudgment' To Bat First vs New Zealand

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted to a costly misjudgment of the pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after India suffered a batting collapse, being bowled out for just 46 runs in the first Test against New Zealand. This marked India's lowest-ever Test score at home and their third-lowest in history. Speaking after the second day's play, Rohit reflected on the decision to bat first under overcast conditions, a call that backfired disastrously for the hosts. "We thought it wouldn't help the seamers much after the first session or so. There wasn't much grass either. We expected it to be much flatter than it turned out to be. It was a misjudgment on my part, and I couldn't read the pitch well. I am hurting to see this score of 46 as a captain as it was my call to bat first. But one or two bad calls in a year is quite alright," Rohit admitted.

India Crumble To 46 All Out As New Zealand Dominate Day 2 Of 1st Test

New Zealand were 180 for three in their first innings in reply to India's 46 all out on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test here on Thursday. India crashed to their lowest-ever total in a Test at home, folding in just 31.2 overs with five home batters not even managing to open their accounts. Rishabh Pant scored 20 while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made 13. None of the other Indian batters got a double-digit score. New Zealand, in complete contrast, batted solidly to gain a lead of 134 runs by the end of the day's play.

0, 0, 0, 0, 0: In Terrible 46 All Out Display vs New Zealand, Virat Kohli And Co. Set Unwanted 136-Year First

India experienced a terrible day in their cricket history as the Rohit Sharma-led side were all out for 46 on the first day of the second Test in a three-Test series against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Five stars including Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were out for 0. This is the first instance for India where four of the top seven batters have got out for a duck at home. India were 34/6 at one stage - 34 is the lowest score at the fall of 6th wicket for India at home since 1969. The previous lowest was 27 runs against New Zealand at Hyderabad.

Rishabh Pant Hit On Leg In Which He Had Surgery After Car Accident. RohIt Sharma Says, "Unfortunately..."

India skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that Rishabh Pant has swelling on his operated knee after taking a hit, but hoped the wicketkeeper batter can return to the field on the third of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Pant could not collect a sharply spun ball from Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled from over the wicket, as it slammed on to his knee on the 37th over of the New Zealand's first innings. He limped out of the field soon, and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Shows Utter Frustration As India Star Makes Blunder After 46 All Out

India captain Rohit Sharma was frustrated man as New Zealand outplayed them on all fronts on the opening day of the 1st Test in Bengaluru. After opting to bat, India collapsed to a record low total of 46 at home as Matt Henry and William O'Rourke took five and four wickets respectively. To make things worse, India were a bit sloppy on the field as the New Zealand batters scored quick runs in response. India's new ball bowlers failed to create much, but when the chance did arrive, the fielders failed to capitalise.

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'Sunil Gavaskar Laughing': Rishabh Pant's Bizarre Reverse-Sweep Attempt Stuns India Great

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Rohit Sharma's Replacement For Australia Test, Shubman Gill Snubbed

"Chalao Talwaar": Rohit Sharma's First Words On Facing Media Post India's 46 All Out vs New Zealand

"Hurting, I Couldn't Read...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On 'Misjudgment' To Bat First vs New Zealand

India Crumble To 46 All Out As New Zealand Dominate Day 2 Of 1st Test

0, 0, 0, 0, 0: In Terrible 46 All Out Display vs New Zealand, Virat Kohli And Co. Set Unwanted 136-Year First

Rishabh Pant Hit On Leg In Which He Had Surgery After Car Accident. RohIt Sharma Says, "Unfortunately..."

Watch: Rohit Sharma Shows Utter Frustration As India Star Makes Blunder After 46 All Out