In a disappointing turn of events for the Indian team captain Rohit SharmaTheir struggles continued during the fourth test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). After a lackluster performance, in which he managed to score just 3 and 9 runs in both innings, fans took to social media to express their frustration, with many brutally suggesting that it might be time for him to retire.
Another tough day for Rohit Sharma
Rohit’s dismissal came early on day 5, in the 16th over of India’s second innings. Against the first ball of the over, bowled by Pat CumminsRohit tried to bowl a delivery that was heading towards the stump and then straightened up slightly. Unfortunately, it only managed to produce one lead.
The ball flew into the ravine, where michel marsh made an impressive catch. Marsh initially tried to reverse the ball over his head, but it slipped out of his hands. Showing exceptional reflexes and awareness, Marsh quickly adjusted to grab the ball close to his left shoulder, completing a brilliant effort.
The firing marked another success for Cummins, who once again outperformed his counterpart. Rohit, who looked composed during his 40-ball stay and had seemingly settled into his innings, was dismissed for just 9 runs. This breakthrough was exactly what Australia needed at that stage of the game as it undid Rohit’s previous hard work. The Indian captain’s latest performance adds to his dismal tally of just 31 runs in five innings during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, at an average of just 6.2.
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This is how fans on X (formerly Twitter) reacted:
We saw Rohit Sharma last time in the white dress. Thanks Rohit Sharma for the few good entries you gave us.
– EngiNerd. (@mainbhiingeniero) December 30, 2024
Congratulations Rohit Sharma on your incredible Test career…
Happy retirement, we will miss your services 🥲 pic.twitter.com/G94eOWBMqS
– TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) December 30, 2024
I have been watching Test Cricket for 15 years, but I have never seen Rohit Sharma playing a winning match outside India.
Thanks Rohit Sharma, now leave. they won’t miss you #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/eCvOiViajO
– Aarav (@sigma__male_) December 30, 2024
Thanks Rohit Sharma for all the memories 🙏
We won’t miss you. pic.twitter.com/OP5qOE0TAD
— M. (@Iconiic_Kohli) December 30, 2024
He removed Shubman Gill, who was India’s second-highest run-scorer this year.
The batting position of KL Rahul, who was doing well in the opener, was changed.
Rohit Sharma did all this just to score 12 runs in 2 innings, Shameless.#RohitSharma #ShubmanGill #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/s6fhUnDrMF
-Prateek (@prateek_295) December 30, 2024
Good news: Rohit Sharma now has more runs than Bumrah’s wickets in this series. Bad news: there are 31 pic.twitter.com/DzySIyLG6j
-Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) December 30, 2024
9 runs in last innings T20i
9 runs in last test inningsThanks for all the memories Rohit Sharma 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8n2OF6WYu
I have never seen a more selfish captain than Rohit Sharma.
Period.
— Dr Shivam ‘da’ (@angryoldman27) December 30, 2024
Scott Boland has faced 101 deliveries in this match.
Rohit Sharma has faced 70 in this series. #INDvAUS #TryBoxingDay
—Jamie Alter 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie) December 29, 2024
Rohit Sharma competed with Lyon and Boland to face more deliveries but failed 💔 pic.twitter.com/1dwKpXkknq
– Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 30, 2024
He can’t hit.
he can’t bowl
Can’t captain
he can’t field
Can’t motivate the team.
You can’t be aggressive.But saaar He Talk Funny on Stamp Mic gives him another 100 Trail Match
Chokma, you are a burden on the team, happy retirement Rohit Sharma#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Klyxaw0U6d
– Rajasthani Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau) December 30, 2024
It’s time for Rohit Sharma to say “Goodbye” to Test Cricket 🏏
– Rohit has failed miserably, he only scored 31 runs in 5 innings in BGT 2024-25 😯 even Lyon has more runs than Rohit 😶🌫️
– It’s time for Dhurv Jurel to replace Rohit Sharma for the SCG Test 💯#RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/JaIkb3NZ4N
—Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 30, 2024
Earlier in the day, Australia finished their second innings on 234 with Natalia Lyon (40 of 55) being the last man to be fired. India need to reach a record 340 to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series and keep their World Test Championship (WTC) finals hopes alive.