'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 the crease, India captain Rohit Sharma failed to capitalise on the opportunity on Day 1 of the 3rd India vs New Zealand Test, in Mumbai, on Friday. He perished after misreading the bounce on a Matt Henry delivery, eventually edging it to the second slip, where his opposite number, Tom Latham, was stationed with a safe pair of hands. Sharma departed after scoring just 18 runs.Also Read | I'll Be Forever Grateful: Punjab Kings ' Rs 5 Crore Uncapped Star SpeaksFans Irked With Rohit Sharma After Yet Another FailureAside from the 52-run knock in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test, Rohit Sharma has had a series to forget with the bat against New Zealand. India skipper's quiet run is seen as one of the striking reasons behind India's Test series loss at home after twelve years. As the spree of flop shows continues, fans on social media have expressed livid reactions for Rohit Sharma.Rohit Sharma , it’s time to retire from Test cricket. You were never really fit for the format; you just got your shot and held onto it long enough. Step down already there are others who deserve the chance. Do the Indian Test team a favor and leave this format for good. pic.twitter.com/jVGDqwd83w— WickedRish (@WRish_17) November 1, 2024 Kya yar Rohit bhai 4 moke Milne ke baad player 100 mardeta hai aap 18 runs pe out hoke chale gaye phir bhi ... disappointing 🫠 ,wese to ek moka milna bhi boht badi baat hoti hai or yaha...#INDvNZ #RohitSharma— Pankaj Ojha (@pankajojha1515) November 1, 2024 Rohit Sharma's end as a Test Batter is near.....the age at which he is at... reflexes slow down and as a result technique starts to falter...His last chance will be in BGT ... If he don't improve his numbers in Australia this time ...it will be curtains on Test career i am afraid— Abhinandan (@Abhinandan6638) November 1, 2024 Rohit Sharma looks finished in the red ball cricket.He made another glorious selfless 18 and departed.The most concerning thing is, he is getting out by the pacer when other Bateman are troubled by the spinners.That's, really concerning sign ahead of BGT. pic.twitter.com/fdHtIJHSl8— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) November 1, 2024 Rohit Sharma's dismissal put the onus on youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill to steady the ship. They stitched a 53-run stand before Jaiswal got out playing a needless shot. Jaiswal's wicket brought nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj in the middle, who got out on the first ball duck. Just before the end of the day's play, India suffered a huge blow as Virat Kohli was left short of his crease in the quest for a quick single. India ended the day in trouble at 84/4. Huge responsibility will lie on Shubman Gill's shoulders on Day 2 as he is seemingly the last hope for India to salvage pride with a consolation win in the lost home series. Earlier on Day 1, New Zealand bundled out at a score of 235. Ravindra Jadeja stood for India in the bowling department, picking up his 14th 5-wicket haul in Tests.

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'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 the crease, India captain Rohit Sharma failed to capitalise on the opportunity on Day 1 of 3rd IND vs NZ Test.

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