Despite Rohit Sharma's aggressive fifty, a separate incident from the match became the talking point on social media.

The Indian skipper looked completely dejected after his unlucky 'bowled' dismissal during 1st Test match vs New Zealand. WATCH.

Rohit Sharma's promising half-century was cut short by a freak dismissal, leaving India in a tough spot on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand, trailing by over 190 runs.

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's cricket captain Rohit Sharma defended promoting Jasprit Bumrah to vice captain for the Test series against New Zealand, citing his extensive u

India batter noted the major difference between Rohit Sharma's and MS Dhoni's captaincy styles after New Zealand broke record in the first Test.

Trailing by 299 now, Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are on the crease and have scored 57/0 in 15 overs at TEA in the first Test at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.