Three home Test losses in 18 months - Rohit Sharma brutally called 'clueless' as India lose a Test match against NZ after 36 years

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India suffered a shocking eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This loss marks their third home Test defeat in less than two years, following earlier setbacks against Australia in Indore and England in Hyderabad.

The defeat against New Zealand is especially significant, as it gave the Kiwis their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years.

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Rohit Sharma, leading India, faced widespread criticism for his captaincy decisions, with fans and pundits questioning his tactics and team selection.

What went wrong with Rohit Sharma's captaincy?

One of the key issues raised was Rohit’s decision to bat first under challenging overcast conditions. Critics argue that choosing to bat in such conditions set the stage for India's batting collapse.

The team crumbled for just 46 runs in their first innings on Day 2. Although India made a comeback in their second innings, a similar collapse followed as they lost seven wickets for just 54 runs, leaving New Zealand a comfortable target of 107, which they chased down with ease.

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How did fans react to India's loss against New Zealand?

Team selection also became a focal point of criticism, with fans questioning why India opted for three spinners on a pitch where an extra pacer might have been more effective.

Rohit’s captaincy throughout the match led to many fans labeling him as "clueless." Here’s how fans reacted:

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Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.