Rohit Sharma is finished- In the second Test match’s second innings, Rohit Sharma faced another setback, departing after contributing only 13 runs. James Anderson delivered a brilliant outswinger that cleanly bowled the Indian skipper, further highlighting Rohit’s struggle with form. This follows his first-innings dismissal in the same match, where Shoaib Bashir removed him for 14 runs. Since the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma has been grappling with a form slump, evident in his performance over the course of three Test matches in 2024, failing to register a fifty-plus score.
Rohit’s woes extend beyond this series, as his struggles in Test cricket have persisted since the West Indies series in July 2023. Critics and fans alike have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Indian captain’s recent batting displays, citing a decline in his trademark “lazy elegance.” The lack of substantial contributions has drawn widespread criticism, with former England batter Kevin Pietersen going so far as to label him a “lazy person” after his first-innings dismissal – Rohit Sharma is finished
The first Test match of the ongoing series saw Rohit scoring 24 and 39 in the respective innings, contributing to India’s eventual 28-run loss. The team is currently leading after the first innings at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. However, early wickets on Day 3, courtesy of James Anderson’s consecutive strikes, have put India under pressure.
As the disappointment grows among fans, social media platforms are buzzing with criticism and mockery directed at Rohit Sharma. Leading the Indian side, Rohit finds himself at the center of discontent due to his failure to lead from the front with the bat. The once-revered lazy elegance of Rohit seems to be fading, and he faces the urgent need to rediscover his form and silence the mounting criticism in the ongoing series.
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