India’s skipper Rohit Sharma has been facing a challenging outing in the third Test against New Zealand at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. Despite showing solid leadership through well-timed field placements and astute bowling changes, his own batting form has continued to falter. Rohit once again failed to score big, adding to his string of low scores in the series, much to the disappointment of fans and supporters in his hometown.
As the opener, Rohit began his innings with promise but couldn’t convert it into a substantial score, eventually departing early. His frustration was clear as he walked back to the pavilion with his head down, visibly disappointed with his performance. The tension seemed to carry over to his interactions with the team; a video that surfaced online shows a visibly upset Rohit in a heated exchange with Rishabh Pant, who appeared to be trying to reason with the captain.
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Though the details of their discussion remain unclear, Rohit’s frustration was evident. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant continued to shine with the bat, adding much-needed stability to India’s innings. Coming in after India lost three quick wickets just before the close of Day 1, Pant demonstrated composure and resilience.
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He managed to see through the remainder of the day without further setbacks and resumed on Day 2 with an aggressive mindset. His approach paid off as he launched a counterattack against New Zealand’s bowlers, slamming boundaries and quickly putting pressure back on the opposition.
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Pant found valuable support in Shubman Gill, who was in fine form and narrowly missed a century, scoring 90. Together, Pant and Gill put on a 96-run stand that not only stabilized India’s innings but also shifted momentum in their favor. Their partnership turned the tables, placing New Zealand on the back foot and reviving India’s chances in the match. Pant’s fearless batting and Gill’s solid support helped India regain control, ensuring the hosts remained competitive in this critical third Test.
