NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma discovered himself within the highlight after a cheeky remark geared toward a New Zealand batter was caught on the stump mic throughout India’s defeat within the first Check in Bengaluru.
The viral second occurred when Rohit was heard telling Ravichandran Ashwin, “Lefty ko out karna hai yaar mereko. Zyada hero ban raha hai woh (I need to dismiss the left-handed batter.He’s attempting to be oversmart).”
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The remark appeared to focus on New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, who performed a pivotal function within the match.
Ravindra, who lately made headlines with a shocking 134 in opposition to India within the first innings, annoyed the Indian bowlers throughout the chase within the second innings and guided New Zealand to their first Check win on Indian soil in 36 years.
New Zealand chased down 107 runs on the ultimate day to register a exceptional eight-wicket victory on the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The win marked New Zealand’s first Check victory in India since 1988, when John Wright’s aspect had defeated the hosts by 136 runs at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
After rain and a moist outfield delayed play by an hour on the final day, India’s bowlers—led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj—put New Zealand’s batters beneath early strain. Bumrah dismissed Tom Latham for a six-ball duck and later trapped Devon Conway for 17, leaving New Zealand at 35/2.
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Nonetheless, Rachin Ravindra (39 not out) and Will Younger (48 not out ) steadied the innings with an important partnership to see their staff residence inside 28 overs.
The calm partnership ensured that India’s hopes of a comeback slipped away as New Zealand clinched a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection.
Regardless of the loss, India displayed resilience after being bowled out for simply 46 within the first innings.
With the second Check beginning on October 24 in Pune, Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir face robust choice choices—particularly with Sarfaraz Khan scoring 150 in Bengaluru and Shubman Gill prone to return from damage.
