New Delhi: Despite Rohit Sharma becoming the first Indian captain to lose a home Test series in 12 years his friend and former opening partner Shikhar Dhawan believes the defeat to New Zealand should not be a cause for concern. Dhawan argues that it is unjust to question Rohit’s leadership following just one series loss particularly given that he led India to victory in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup just six months prior. The pressure you all talk about isnt something we feel. While there is pressure in the game we dont dwell on losses or wins; thats part of the game Dhawan told IndiaToday.in. I feel thats neither a fair nor a practical approach toward anything he added defending his captain and close friend. Rohit Sharmas captaincy faced scrutiny during the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru where he acknowledged a critical misjudgment of the pitch conditions. After opting to bat first India suffered a historic collapse being bowled out for their lowest-ever total (46) at home marking their first loss to New Zealand in 36 years. The situation intensified when Rohits cautious approach on Day 1 in Pune drew criticism from notable figures in the cricketing community including Sunil Gavaskar Ravi Shastri and Simon Doull. In Pune Rohit Sharmas decision to open with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar appeared sound given the turn-friendly conditions. However his defensive field placements allowed New Zealands batters to take advantage. This error echoed Indias difficulties in Bengaluru where New Zealands pacers thrived on the rain-affected pitch taking 17 of the 20 Indian wickets and securing an eight-wicket victory. The slow-turning pitch in Pune meant to provide India an advantage ultimately favored New Zealand as Mitchell Santner led the spin attack with a ten-wicket haul across both innings sealing a series victory for the visitors. Following Indias first home series loss since 2012 Rohit Sharma finds himself on an unwanted list becoming one of only two Indian captains in 41 years alongside Kapil Dev to lose three home Tests in a single calendar year. The comparisons to Devs struggles against the West Indies in 1983 have intensified the scrutiny. Nevertheless Shikhar Dhawan urges a more comprehensive evaluation of Rohit Sharmas leadership highlighting the invaluable connection he nurtures within the team. As a cricketer we dont think that way. And Rohit is a great leader; its not just about winning and losing. Theres a bond the teams connection with its leader and how much they look up to him Dhawan added.