TOP STORIES
“Those three hours are not going to dictate”: Rohit Sharma after India’s defeat
The exemplary performance by New Zealand lifted them to their first Test victory in India since 1988 as they beat the host (India) by eight wickets in the first Test on Sunday in Bengaluru. India were rolled for 46 in their first innings after Rohit Sharma decided to bat after winning the toss.
The first day of the play was ruined by consistent drizzle and on second day Rohit’s decision to bat first was criticised severely as the conditions favoured New Zealand bowlers a lot. However, after the match Rohit Sharma said that three hours of bad cricket are not going to define this Indian team.
"I am not going to look too much into this Test match honestly because those three hours are not going to dictate what this team is. It will be very unfair for us to think about those three hours and start judging players and talk slightly differently,” Rohit said during the press conference.
"I think it's important to keep a consistent message in the group, which is to try and make a way whenever we are put under pressure, we try to make a way into the game in whatever possible way and that is what we have been talking about."
"And we really found a way to come back into this game with the bat in the second innings. Of course, we lost a Test match. That's why it probably won't make sense what I am talking about. But I honestly feel there have been a lot of good things that happened in this game. So it's just about keeping a very calm atmosphere, not to send panic messages."
India made a strong return with the bat in their second innings after Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant piled up 150 and 99 runs respectively to guide the side to 462. But, it wasn’t enough for the team to compensate for their first innings total, which was also their lowest total on home soil.
Tags
More News
GT and RCB gear up for blockbuster IPL final in Ahmedabad
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to lock horns with Gujarat Titans in a mouthwatering showdown in the IPL 2026 final, scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It is the face-off between contrasting styles and philosophies, with both teams looking to stamp their authority.
Royal Challengers Be...
"The feeling is definitely good": Shubman Gill after GT advance to IPL 2026 final
Playing a captain's knock, Shubman Gill unleashed a masterclass, shining when Gujarat Titans needed him the most, slamming a breathtaking innings of 104 runs to guide GT to a thumping seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026 on Friday and securing a place in the final. Chasing a target of 215, Gill gave Gujarat Titans a solid st...
Sangakkara questions Curran's IPL withdrawal after Surrey return
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed surprise over Sam Curran's return to competitive cricket after the England all-rounder pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to injury concerns. Curran was expected to play a major role for Rajasthan Royals this season following his move from Chennai Super Kings in a hi...
ENG-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I: India eye series win as England seek revival
India Women will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on England Women in the second T20I on Saturday in Bristol. Riding high after a dominant performance in the opening match, India have enormous confidence, with key players beginning to hit top form at the right time. Smriti Mandhana, captaining India in the absence of Harm...
"He's more than ready": RR coach Kumar Sangakkara highlights Sooryavanshi’s readiness for India call-up
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who has watched Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s growth from close quarters throughout the IPL 2026 season, feels that Sooryavanshi possesses the temperament and cricketing intelligence to play on the international stage. Dominating the IPL 2026, he amassed a staggering 776 runs across 16 innings, maintaining an extraord...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram