In the climactic fifth Test of the series against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s Midas touch has proven invaluable. The match is currently underway at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, and Rohit’s strategic brilliance has been evident in leadership, bowling changes, and fielding decisions.

The Indian skipper’s astute captaincy has been particularly notable in the ongoing Test. Despite being put in the field first on a flat track, Rohit Sharma’s bowlers have delivered impressive performances. A standout moment came when Mark Wood fell, leaving England struggling at 183/8.

Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role in this wicket, showcasing his fielding prowess with a remarkable catch in the slips. During Ravichandran Ashwin’s over, the off-spinner bowled a gentle off-break just outside off, tempting Mark Wood to block the ball with hard hands.

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The result was a healthy outside edge, swiftly grabbed by Rohit Sharma with a perfectly timed mini-leap, securing a brilliant low catch. Wood, unable to make a substantial impact, departed for a two-ball duck. Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test for India, had already claimed the wicket of Tom Hartley (6) before dismissing Wood.

  

England’s batting performance in the ongoing game has been subpar, with the team losing wickets in quick succession. Despite a promising start from Zak Crawley (79) and Ben Duckett (27), the Indian spinners, notably Kuldeep Yadav, turned the tide in the second session, picking up wickets rapidly.

As the match progresses, Rohit Sharma will be eager to see his bowlers wrap up the England innings quickly in the third session. The Indian spinners have been menacing, and the captain hopes they can efficiently claim the remaining two wickets.

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Once the bowlers complete their task, Rohit Sharma, in his role as a batsman, will look to build on the positive momentum. Throughout the series, Rohit has showcased his batting prowess with a century in the Rajkot Test and a half-century in the second innings of the Ranchi Test. Leading by example, Rohit Sharma aims to guide his team to victory in the final game of the series, displaying consistent form and determination at the crease.