Rohit Sharma’s tactics questioned after India’s Test defeat to New Zealand

Oct 22, 2024, 09:33:45 AM |

After India’s first Test loss to New Zealand in Bengaluru, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned captain Rohit Sharma’s tactical choices. After New Zealand added 137 vital runs for the eighth wicket in their first innings, Rohit came under heavy fire for his captaincy. On the fifth day of the contest, the criticism persisted. Only after 10 runs had been scored did Rohit decide to bring on Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s most effective bowler at home, with New Zealand requiring 107 runs to win. Rather, he used Mohammed Siraj, who failed to produce any returns in two spells of seven overs and was wicketless.