Rohit Sharma doesn’t enjoy press dos, so for him to volunteer to front the media after one of India’s worst Test days ever might be viewed as selfless act.

Read about what Rohit Sharma had to say on his decision to bat first against New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series, only on CricTracker.

Captain Rohit Sharma surprised quite a few by fronting up to the press after a horror day for India in the first Test. India were bowled out for 46 and they conceded a 134-run lead at Stumps in Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma didn't shy away from acknowledging his mistake as he spoke about the decision to bat first during the opening Test against New Zealand.

BENGALURU: Minutes after one of the worst days of Rohit Sharma's reign as Test captain, it was revealed that the captain would himself be addressing the press.

Rohit also allayed any major concerns surrounding the fitness of Pant, and said the 27-year-old returned to the dressing room as a "precautionary measure."

India faced their lowest-ever home Test total, getting bowled out for 46 runs against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma admitted to misjudging the pitch after opting to bat first. Despite the setback, he remains confident that India can make a comeback in the match.

Captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment over missed catch by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. India crumbled to a record low of 46 runs against New Zealand. New Zealand ended day 2 of the Test match with a lead of 134 runs.

India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday admitted that he made the mistake of batting first after winning the toss in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. The skipper made the wrong call to let New Zealand bowl first despite overcast conditions and the pitch being under cover for more than a day.

Rohit Sharma said that Virat Kohli took the responsibility of batting at No.3 in the Bengaluru Test. Kohli scored a nine-ball duck before William O'Rourke accounted for his wicket.