Thu Oct 24 06:57:19 UTC 2024: **Summary of Article:**
– Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment after losing the first Test match against New Zealand by 8 wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
– A major issue for India was being all out for just 46 runs in their first innings.
– Sharma praised players Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan for their partnership that totaled 177 runs for the fourth wicket, contributing to India’s second innings score of 462.
– He acknowledged that he made a mistake in reading the match situation but emphasized that the team would focus on upcoming matches.
– India is currently trailing 0-1 in the three-match Test series, with the second Test scheduled in Pune from October 24-28 and the final match in Mumbai from November 1-5.
– There is speculation about India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final following this defeat.
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