WATCH: Rohit Sharma's leaked conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin goes viral, revealing secrets about becoming a hero

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, India suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Despite being bowled out for a mere 46 runs in the first innings, the Indian team showed great resilience and determination by pushing the match into the fourth innings, despite facing a daunting deficit of over 350 runs.

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant were instrumental in India’s resurgence, with Sarfaraz crafting an outstanding 150 in the second innings. Pant came close to a century, playing an exhilarating knock of 99. At one point, with both players at the crease, India appeared on course to set a target exceeding 250. However, a dramatic collapse saw the team tumble from 408-3 to being all out for 462.

Just two days after India’s defeat, a video of Rohit Sharma surfaced and quickly went viral on social media. In the clip, Rohit can be heard speaking to Ashwin, asking for a crucial wicket. “Lefty ko out karna hai yaar mereko. Zyada hero ban raha hai wo (I want to dismiss the left-handed batter. He is trying to be over smart),” Rohit told Ashwin.

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Following the defeat, Rohit Sharma emphasized that the team would not alter their mindset based on the outcome of just one match or series.

“We don’t change our mindset based on one game or one series. We are not going to change our mindset fearing the losing of a Test match,” Rohit said in the post-match press meet.’
“It’s about to try and not let the opposition know that we are under pressure or we are behind the game. When you are actually behind, you want to try and do extraordinary things and play without any fear.

“Some of the Test matches we played recently shows what I am talking about and that’s how it’s going to be. It’s one thing to talk about it, but actually we went out there (in Bengaluru) and played some fearless cricket,” added Rohit.