Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma faced heavy trolling from fans following his poor performance in the Nagpur ODI against England on Thursday, February 6. Rohit, who has been struggling with form lately, managed to score only 2 runs off 7 balls before being dismissed by Saqib Mahmood, leaving India under pressure early in the game.
This failure comes as part of a continuing dip in form for the 36-year-old batsman. His struggles began during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he could only manage 31 runs from five innings, leading to his self-imposed exclusion from the final Test. India subsequently lost the series 1-3. Rohit then returned to domestic cricket to play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, but his efforts were in vain as he failed to make any significant impact in a loss to Jammu and Kashmir.
In the Nagpur ODI, India lost the toss and was put on the backfoot by early contributions from England’s Phil Salt and Ben Duckett. However, Rohit’s leadership came to the fore as he made smart captaincy decisions that helped India bounce back, eventually bundling out England for 248 runs. Despite the team’s success, Rohit’s own performance left much to be desired.
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The Indian captain, who had a new opening partner in debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal, looked uncharacteristically timid. Jaiswal took most of the early strike, while Rohit’s hesitant approach saw him score just 2 runs before being dismissed. His struggles with timing were evident as he tried to play an aggressive shot, but the ball found no rhythm.
The poor form has triggered a strong reaction from fans on social media, with many calling for the experienced opener to retire. The trolls flooded platforms, expressing their frustration over Rohit’s continued lack of form and questioning whether it was time for the captain to step down.
Despite the personal setback, Rohit’s leadership remains key for India, as evidenced by his tactical moves in the field. However, his batting form will certainly be a concern going forward, as the Indian team prepares for more crucial matches ahead.
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