A moment from the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara grabbed attention on social media. Former India captain Rohit Sharma was seen speaking to Kuldeep Yadav over a fielding lapse at the BCA Stadium on January 11, with fans saying he was “taking class” of the spinner in a calm but strict manner.
Team India started the ODI series against New Zealand with a win after chasing a target of 301 runs in the first match in Vadodara. The Indian batters played well as a group, but the bowlers will need to improve before the next ODI. Kuldeep had a disappointing outing in the field due to his poor fielding efforts.
Rohit Sharma Once Again Scolds Kuldeep Yadav During the New Zealand ODI
Rohit Sharma was once again seen guiding Kuldeep Yadav on the field. Such exchanges between the two are nothing new, with fans often enjoying Rohit’s mix of advice and light scolding aimed at sharpening the wrist-spinner’s game.
During New Zealand’s innings, Rohit was seen giving clear and firm instructions to Kuldeep Yadav, using hand gestures to explain his plan. Kuldeep responded immediately and dismissed Glenn Phillips.
Rohit Sharma was seen taking class of Kuldeep Yadav on the field again 😭😭pic.twitter.com/124T4Jgngn
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) January 11, 2026
Phillips pushed forward but edged the ball thickly, and Shreyas Iyer completed a simple catch at cover. Phillips was dismissed for 12 runs off 19 balls, giving Kuldeep his first wicket of the match. The breakthrough came around the 33.2-over mark, with New Zealand at 170/4.
Rohit Sharma Left Frustrated After Dismissal for 26 Runs
India provided a flying start to the chase after New Zealand posted 300/8 in 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma attacking from the start. He looked fluent early but got out in the ninth over.
Rohit scored 26 runs off 29 balls, including two sixes and three fours, before India lost their first wicket at 39. He tried to hit a fuller ball from Kyle Jamieson, but the shot took a thick edge. Michael Bracewell moved under the ball at extra cover and completed the catch.
Despite the early exit, Rohit has been in strong form in the recent ODI series. He won the Player of the Series award against Australia after scoring 202 runs in three innings, with a best score of an unbeaten 121.
He then scored 57, 14, and 75 in the ODI series against South Africa. Rohit also impressed on his domestic return, smashing 155 for Mumbai against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Kuldeep Yadav Picks Up One Wicket During New Zealand Innings in Vadodara
Kuldeep Yadav bowled 9 overs and picked up the wicket of Glenn Phillips. He conceded 52 runs and finished with an economy rate of 5.78.
For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell led the scoring with 84 runs off 71 balls, hitting three sixes and five boundaries. Openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls also scored half-centuries, adding 117 runs for the first wicket.
Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets each. India entered the series after winning their previous ODI series 2-1 against South Africa and have not lost a home ODI series to New Zealand since 1988. New Zealand arrived after completing three straight clean sweeps in ODIs.
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