Rohit Sharma’s struggles in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 continued as he failed to make an impact in the crucial match against Afghanistan in Barbados. India, drawn in Group 1 for the Super 8s stage alongside Afghanistan, Australia, and Bangladesh, heavily relied on their captain to set the tone and lead from the front. Unfortunately, Sharma’s recent form has been a concern, and he once again fell short of expectations.
Rohit began the tournament on a high note, scoring a match-winning fifty against Ireland. However, his performance has dipped since then. In the second game against Pakistan, he was dismissed for just 13 runs, followed by a mere 3-run outing against the USA. Despite his underwhelming contributions, India managed to secure victories in both matches, ensuring their place in the Super 8s.
Entering the game against Afghanistan, there was significant pressure on Sharma to bounce back. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, he had the opportunity to make a statement.
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Unfortunately, he could not capitalize and was dismissed for a single-digit score. Facing left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sharma managed only 8 runs off 13 balls before being sent back to the pavilion in the third over. This continued poor form has not gone unnoticed, and fans were quick to express their disappointment.
Left arm pacers Rohit Sharma ko dekhte hi #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/PwMDjUFmvk
— Prakash Kukna7801043 (@Prakashjat78036) June 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma struggled right through the IPL and he is struggling in the World Cup as well. If we don’t win the World Cup, before making sweeping changes in the squad, BCCI top management should resign and sack the selection committee.#INDvAFG
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) June 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma is finished in cricket.he should retire after this tournament #INDvAFG
— Betting Baba 💰 (@Betting_Baba_) June 20, 2024
Rohit sharma choked against afg in the wt20, ab toh Afghanistan sahi m badi team ban gayi 🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵🥵
— Roffman (@RealRoffman) June 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma Selfless Knock Comes To An End.
Managed 8 Valuable Runs In 13 Balls
He Should Not Play T20 Cricket, Saying This For Last 6 Months. pic.twitter.com/jxddU8ziHc
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) June 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma is the big match player.
The big match- pic.twitter.com/PF7WEJWetu
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma’s wagon wheel in this T20 World Cup pic.twitter.com/nzO5ectVWd
— Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9) June 20, 2024
At the time of writing, India was struggling at 90 for 4 in the 11th over. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya were at the crease, both having made promising starts. The Indian team will be hoping these two can build on their starts and guide the team to a competitive total. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, who has shown good form throughout the World Cup, will aim to score big, and Virat Kohli, after a dismal group stage where he managed only 5 runs in 3 innings, will be looking to redeem himself.
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This match is critical for India as they navigate the Super 8s stage, and the performances of key players like Sharma, Pant, and Kohli will be crucial for their success. The team and fans alike will be hoping for a turnaround in form to strengthen their chances of progressing further in the tournament.
