'Concerning Signs Ahead of BGT': Fans Express Worry Over Rohit Sharma's Future As Failures Pile Up

Despite being dropped twice in his short stay at crease, India captain Rohit Sharma failed to capitalise on opportunity on Day 1 of 3rd India vs New Zealand Test, in Mumbai, on Friday. He perished after misreing bounce on a Matt Henry delivery, eventually edging it to second slip, where his opposite number, Tom Latham, was stationed with a safe pair of hands. Sharma departed after scoring just 18 runs.

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Fans Irked With Rohit Sharma After Yet Anor Failure

Aside from 52-run knock in second innings of Bengaluru Test, Rohit Sharma has h a series to forget with bat against New Zealand. India skipper's quiet run is seen as one of striking reasons behind India's Test series loss at home after twelve years. As spree of flop shows continues, fans on social media have expressed livid reactions for Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma's dismissal put onus on youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill to stey ship. y stitched a 53-run stand before Jaiswal got out playing a needless shot. Jaiswal's wicket brought nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj in middle, who got out on first ball duck. Just before end of day's play, India suffered a huge blow as Virat Kohli was left short of his crease in quest for a quick single. India ended day in trouble at 84/4. Huge responsibility will lie on Shubman Gill's shoulders on Day 2 as he is seemingly last hope for India to salvage pride with a consolation win in lost home series. Earlier on Day 1, New Zealand bundled out at a score of 235. Ravindra Jeja stood for India in bowling department, picking up his 14th 5-wicket haul in Tests.