The first day of the Bengaluru Test was washed out by rain and the second day’s play saw Team India slump to their lowest score of 46 runs on home soil. In such a situation, the question is whether a single move by Rohit Sharma can change 36 years of history. Because, the possibilities of this are visible. And, if that happens, this could prove to be an unforgettable Test match for head coach Gambhir. Now you must be thinking what step Rohit Sharma has taken? And, what does that have to do with 36 years of history?
What step did Rohit Sharma take?
Team India captain Rohit Sharma’s move here means his decision to bat first after winning the toss. The result of this decision of the Indian skipper was that the team was bundled out for 46 runs. After the second day’s play, Rohit Sharma admitted his mistake and said that he had misread the pitch. They won the toss and took a wrong decision.
This move of Rohit can reverse the history of 36 years
There is no doubt that Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first after winning the toss was suicidal for Team India. It was like being kicked in the foot with an axe. With this decision of his, now there is a hope of reversing the history of 36 years. 36 years of history here means New Zealand winning a Test match in India.
New Zealand last won a Test match on Indian soil in 1988, 36 years ago. That match was played at the Wankhede ground in Mumbai. After which the Kiwi team is desperate to win the Test match in India. Now with the way he has held firm in the Bengaluru Test, it looks like Rohit Sharma’s move could change 36 years of history. Meaning, New Zealand can win.
Gautam Gambhir can’t forget this test match again!
Now the record of being bowled out for 46 runs in a Test match on the soil of his own country has become. Now after 36 years if New Zealand wins the Test match in India then things will happen in the coaching of head coach Gautam Gambhir which was not seen before. Obviously, if this happens, Bengaluru Test will be unforgettable in Gautam Gambhir’s coaching career.
However, Team India still has one innings left. There is still a lot to play for in the Bengaluru Test. And, most importantly, cricket is a game of uncertainties. It is possible that Team India can save this Test match. But, as the latest equation shows, the scale of changing history is much heavier.
