Rohit's Dismissal: India Vs New Zealand Day 1

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Rohit's Dismissal: India vs New Zealand Day 1 - A Story of Two Balls

The first day of the first test between India and New Zealand was a real nail-biter, with both teams giving it their all. But for India, the day ended on a sour note – the dismissal of Rohit Sharma.

It was a cruel twist of fate. Rohit was looking good, he was in the groove. He had already scored 50, and looked set to go on and build a big score, a proper captain's knock. But then came the 11th over, bowled by the crafty Neil Wagner.

It was a classic Wagner delivery, a short ball that bounced high and reared up at Rohit. The India captain, looking to pull, got a slight nick on it and the ball flew to wicketkeeper Tom Blundell – a classic catch behind the stumps.

But that wasn't the end of the drama. The ball seemed to have hit Rohit's glove before going to Blundell. The Kiwis appealed, the umpire gave it out, and the Indian captain was left scratching his head, wondering what had just happened.

The replays showed that the ball had indeed grazed Rohit's glove – the classic "inside edge" scenario. But whether the ball had touched the bat first or the glove was the debate.

The TV umpire, after a long look, upheld the on-field decision. The crowd went wild, and Rohit walked back to the pavilion, a dejected figure.

This was a real blow for India. They were looking good at 147/2, but now they are 147/3, and their captain is back in the dressing room.

The good news is that the Indian batting lineup is stacked with talent. But losing Rohit early on will definitely make things a lot tougher for them.

India need their top order to fire in this match. They need to show their resilience and fight back strongly. It's going to be a tense finish to the day.