A few days ago, India defeated Bangladesh, and now they have defeated New Zealand. Rohit Sharma's team were bowled out for just 46 runs in the first innings against the visitors in the Bangalore Test. Shame on the record of being the lowest run out in the country. Many questions have arisen at such a rate. But Rohit took the responsibility on his shoulders without finding these.

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Rohit decided to bat on the second day as the first day in Bengaluru was washed away by rain. And that decision is considered a big mistake by Rohit. Said, 'The pacers got help on this pitch. We didn't realize this could happen. I thought the pacers would not get help after the first session. There was not much grass on the pitch. Even so, we were bowled out for just 46 runs. It is clear that our shot selection was not right. It was a very bad day. Sometimes you want to do something but you can't. Today is one such day.'

Rohit said about the decision to toss, 'I decided to bat first. We got the pitch wrong. I thought Pata would be a wicket. Couldn't read the pitch well. The score of 46 runs as a captain is also bad to see. Because I went to the toss. But if you make a bad decision once or twice a year, there is nothing to stress about. Kuldeep (Yadav) was taken thinking the pitch would be plain, because he is good at taking wickets on flat pitches.'

New Zealand posted 180 for 3 on day two after bowling out India for just 46 runs. New Zealand's lead is 134 runs. With seven wickets still in hand, where does this lead go to the Kiwis? And how the host India copes with the bat in the second innings is now to be seen.