Following India’s 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test, Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media with a composed demeanor, urging fans not to overreact to the loss. This defeat marks India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years
Source:- bbc news
Rohit Sharma acknowledged that New Zealand played better cricket and capitalized on crucial moments during the match. He emphasized the need for the team to respond better to challenges and highlighted that it was a collective failure. “We failed to respond to those challenges and we sit here today,” he said
Source : TOI
Despite the disappointment, Sharma praised his bowlers for their efforts in the second innings, restricting New Zealand to 259 in their first innings. However, he admitted that the batting performance was below par, with the team failing to put enough runs on the board
Looking ahead to the third Test in Mumbai, Sharma expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back. “We want to show up well at Wankhede and try and win that Test,” he added. He also stressed the importance of better intent, ideas, and methods in the upcoming match.
Rohit Sharma’s calm and collected response in the face of adversity has been appreciated by fans and experts alike. As India gears up for the final Test, all eyes will be on the team to see if they can turn things around and level the series.
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