With Rohit, there was no confrontation, no stone-walling, when asked about 46 all out; it was an honest confession, laced with humour.

Rohit Sharma was left frustrated after Virat Kohli's dismissal on the final ball of Day 3, ending a promising 136-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan. Kohli's 70-run knock had given India hope, but his departure leaves the team in a tough spot.

India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand saw half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Sarfaraz Khan, ending the day at 231 for three. Kohli's dismissal off the last ball left India trailing by 125 runs.