Tensions escalated during the second session on the opening day of the IND vs NZ 3rd Test as Rohit Sharma was engaged in a heated exchange with on-field umpires at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

The atmosphere became charged when New Zealand batsmen expressed their frustration over Sarfaraz Khan's sledging from his position at forward short-leg, prompting the umpires to intervene. The incident unfolded just before the 32nd over of New Zealand's first innings.