Rohit Sharma Trolled as His Struggles in BGT 2024-25 Persist

Australia and India are battling in the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the MCG. The Aussies posted a massive 474 runs in their first innings, with Steve Smith shining through his remarkable 140-run knock, registering his 34th Test century. When India came in to bat during the second session, the team made a key change by replacing KL Rahul with Rohit Sharma as the opener, pairing him with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Rohit Sharma, under immense pressure to perform, needed a solid knock to silence critics. However, his poor form persisted, and he was dismissed by Pat Cummins for just 3 runs. His attempt at a half-hearted shot on a good-length delivery led to an uncharacteristic dismissal, drawing criticism from experts for his lack of intent and application.

The frustration spilled over to social media, where fans voiced their disappointment through trending hashtags like #Retirement and #RohitSharma. The backlash was harsh, with many questioning his place in the team and calling for changes as India’s hopes in the match appeared to falter.Here are some of the reactions:

Australia has taken control of the 4th Test against India, with their batters putting up a strong show. Indian bowlers, apart from Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, struggled to make an impact. The pair managed to take eight wickets, but the rest of the attack couldn’t stop the Australian charge. Key players like Steve Smith, Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne all scored over fifty, building a solid platform.

On Day 2, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins came out swinging, adding 113 runs for the seventh wicket in a dominant display. After lunch, the Indian bowlers managed to pick up the last few wickets quickly, but Australia still posted a commanding total of 474 runs in their first innings.