Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, faced sharp criticism from fans after his early dismissal in the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The veteran opener, who had scored a brilliant century in the previous game, managed just 1 run off 2 balls before falling to Mark Wood. His failure sparked intense reactions on social media, with some fans labelling his previous hundred as a “fluke” and questioning his consistency ahead of the Champions Trophy.
With India already sealing the series with a 2-0 lead, the final ODI was an opportunity for the hosts to assert their dominance. England’s captain, Jos Buttler, won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to exploit the conditions early on. Indian fans were optimistic as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walked out to bat, with both openers in good form.
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Rohit Sharma was coming off a century in the second ODI, while Gill had accumulated 163 runs in the first two games. However, the anticipation quickly turned into disappointment. Facing just his second delivery, Rohit was undone by a sharp 142 kph delivery from Mark Wood.
The ball straightened after pitching, forcing Rohit to play at it, only to get an edge. Wicketkeeper Philip Salt reacted swiftly, diving to his right to complete an excellent catch. Rohit’s early exit gave England the perfect start, leaving Indian fans stunned.
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Social media erupted with mixed reactions. While some fans defended Rohit’s ability, others were quick to criticize him, questioning his form and calling his century in the last game a lucky knock. Concerns over his consistency grew, especially with the Champions Trophy looming.
Goti bhai to Rohit sharma pic.twitter.com/bYJa6l8PkH
— Cric Meme (@ChuckleQuick) February 12, 2025
Rohit sharma ki batting 2010 k china mobile jaisi ho gayi hai “chale to chand tak nahi to raat tak”#RohitSharma #INDvENG
— Elon Mast (@yours_ashu1) February 12, 2025
That a fluke inning.. Rohit Sharma has finished. https://t.co/hm1VOIiw1L
— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) February 12, 2025
The Rohit Sharma we know. 🥹
I don’t know who was in the last match. pic.twitter.com/obGqguOWUn
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) February 12, 2025
Rohit Sharma back to his original form!
Aura of Rohit Sharma! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NQSVCuqIwW
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) February 12, 2025
With Rohit back in the pavilion, Virat Kohli walked in, looking to steady the innings. Kohli, too, has been struggling for big runs in recent outings, making this knock crucial for both his confidence and India’s chances. Alongside Shubman Gill, he started cautiously, aiming to rebuild the innings and put India back on track.
