Virat Kohli Moves to No. 3 in Bengaluru Test

In the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, India suffered a historic collapse, being bowled out for just 46 runs, their lowest-ever home total. Skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bat first backfired, as fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke took nine wickets between them. In the absence of Shubman Gill, who was sidelined due to neck stiffness, Virat Kohli stepped up to bat at No. 3 but was dismissed for a duck in only nine balls. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Kohli's selfless decision, contrasting it with legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who were often reluctant to change their batting positions. Despite Kohli's dismissal, Manjrekar acknowledged his commitment to the team's needs, emphasizing that true champions make sacrifices. The match will continue with two more Tests scheduled in Pune and Mumbai.