India’s 2-1 series loss to New Zealand was compounded by the poor form of captain Rohit Sharma. Across three outings, Sharma’s highest score was just 26, failing to anchor the innings as he so often does. The New Zealand pace battery, led by clinical execution, ensured that Rohit never got settled at the crease. With important tournaments on the horizon, the focus shifts to how the captain will recalibrate his batting approach to handle moving ball conditions more effectively.
