IND vs NZ 1st Test: Rohit Sharma says he won’t judge for three hours how this team is

Captain Rohit Sharma said “those three hours” when they were bowled out for an unimaginable 46 runs in the first Test against New Zealand will not define what this Indian team is and any judgment about his players will be based on that performance. That would be unfair. , Photo Credit: AP

Captain Rohit Sharma emphasized this on Sunday (October 20, 2024) “Those Three Hours” When They Collapsed An unimaginable innings of 46 in the first Test against New Zealand will not define what this Indian team is and any judgment about its players based on that performance would be unfair.

New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the opening test Despite a valiant fight by the hosts in the second innings of the three-match series, they scored 462 runs. Rohit said that a poor performance will not determine his team’s ability to play quality cricket and bounce back from difficult situations.

“To be honest, I’m not going to pay too much attention to this Test match because those three hours are not going to determine what this team is. You know, because thinking about those three hours and starting to judge players and It would be unfair to talk a little differently,” said. Rohit in press conference after the match,

“It’s important to have a consistent message in the group. We really found a way to come back in this game with the bat in the second innings. Of course, we lost a Test match. But I think a lot of good things happened in this game.” In.” The captain admitted that India made some ‘small mistakes’, but also underlined the importance of ‘getting nervous’ before the next match.

“We have made small mistakes in this game and we are suffering the consequences. But that does not mean it is all over,” “We have lost such matches before and then we have bounced back So, we will try not to let that happen.” Thinking too much about this Test.” Rohit said the focus will be on remaining strong as a unit ahead of the second Test starting in Pune from October 24.

“Now, it’s just about maintaining a very calm atmosphere and not sending panicky messages. It’s important that we stay strong and try and see how we can win in the second game.” Rohit was happy to see that Sarfaraz Khan is making progress after being included in the team in place of Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test due to a stiff neck.

“It felt like we were ahead of the game at one point. We didn’t feel like we were down by 350 and that’s something I’m really proud of. It’s always nice to have guys like that waiting to play.” Seems like.”

He said, “It was unfortunate that Shubman missed this game. Sarfaraz took advantage of that opportunity and scored 100. It is a good sign for the team.”

The Mumbaikar said Gill is feeling fine at the moment, indicating that a decision on his availability for the second Test will be taken later.

Rohit said that Rishabh Pant, who scored 99 runs in the second innings, has to be treated with caution as the wicketkeeper batsman is still at the top of his game.

Pant suffered an injury to his operated knee and could not play the entire third day.

“He had a huge leg operation. It’s just a matter of being a bit careful where he is and what he is for us. Even when he was batting, he wasn’t running comfortably. “He was just trying to put the ball in.” is standing.

“So, we just need to be extra careful because he has had several minor surgeries, and a major surgery on his knee. He has also gone through trauma in the last year and a half.

“So, when you are keeping, you have to bend your knees. The way the wicket was, we thought it was the right thing to stay in for that and then be 100% ready for the next one,” he explained. ,

Jasprit Bumrah performed brilliantly in the test match, he took three wickets and did not concede too many runs. But their fast bowler Mohammad Siraj looked a little disappointed.

Siraj took two wickets in the first innings but failed to make the desired impact as the second fast bowler.

Rohit refused to drop any bowler for poor performance.

“Bumrah got a few wickets so I want him to bowl an extended spell (in the second innings). We worked really hard with the new ball, Siraj also bowled a great spell but didn’t get the result.