Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium, as he added another low score to his recent disappointing streak in the third Test against New Zealand. After failing to find his rhythm, Rohit was dismissed for just 18, adding to the concerns surrounding his form.
This latest dismissal was particularly frustrating as it marked yet another instance of the Indian skipper being unable to establish a solid foundation at the crease—a challenge that has persisted throughout the series. Throughout the series, New Zealand’s Tim Southee had been Rohit’s main adversary, persistently troubling him with swing and pace.
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However, this time, it was Matt Henry who delivered the breakthrough. Henry bowled a back-of-a-length delivery just outside the off-stump, which reared up unexpectedly. Attempting to defend, Rohit only managed to edge it, sending a straightforward catch to Tom Latham at slip. As the Indian captain walked off, fans’ disappointment echoed across social media, with many expressing frustration over his inability to find form.
Rohit’s continued low scores have cast a shadow over India’s batting order, with his role as an opener critical to setting a strong foundation. His recent slump has led to discussions on potential adjustments to India’s top order as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
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Despite his exceptional performances in limited-overs formats, Rohit’s Test form has yet to meet expectations, particularly in high-stakes matches. As he faces mounting pressure, both fans and analysts are eager to see if the Indian skipper can reclaim his touch and lead his team with the consistency that has characterized his career.
You don’t have to be Southee, Hazlewood or Anderson to take Rohit Sharma’s wicket in Tests.
You just have to run and throw a red ball at him and he finds a way to get out 🫡 pic.twitter.com/UcBdrO3Mr6
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) 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
Time for this rohit sharma pic.twitter.com/4dqx48MTDL
— भाई साहब (@Bhai_saheb) November 1, 2024
