Former India players Anil Kumble, Ajay Jadeja, and Aakash Chopra criticized India National Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma's decision to start the day with pacers instead of spinners on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand. The three players expressed surprise and confusion over Sharma's strategy, stating that it allowed New Zealand batters to get comfortable and could result in runs being scored against the spinners later on. Despite having three world-class spinners in their team, India were struggling in the game with New Zealand about to reach the 200-run mark with six wickets in hand.