Rohit Sharma’s poor form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is becoming a concern. In the third Test being played at Brisbane’s Gabba, Pat Cummins sent him back to the pavilion on 10 runs. Rohit Sharma came to bat at number six and returned to the pavilion at a low score. Cummins dismissed him on a beautiful ball around the fourth stump line.
This is the third time that Rohit Sharma has failed to perform in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit Sharma did not participate in the first Test match. He had a very poor performance in the Adelaide Test, he could score just a few runs in two innings. He looked stable in Brisbane but a wrong shot selection sank his boat.
Rohit Sharma’s Last 10 Test Innings
| Sl. No. | Runs | Opposition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Australia |
| 2 | 6 | Australia |
| 3 | 3 | Australia |
| 4 | 11 | New Zealand |
| 5 | 18 | New Zealand |
| 6 | 8 | New Zealand |
| 7 | 0 | New Zealand |
| 8 | 52 | New Zealand |
| 9 | 2 | New Zealand |
| 10 | 8 | Bangladesh |
If we look at Rohit Sharma’s last 10 innings, his performance has been below average. He has scored 126 runs at an average of 12.6. During this, he managed to score a half-century. Nine times he returned to the pavilion with a score of less than 20.
The Indian team won the 2024 T20 World Cup title under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. However, his form has dipped significantly since then. His poor performance in the Test match and some questionable on-field decisions are raising questions about his skill and leadership style.
If his struggles in the Test format persist, particularly after the BGT 2024, it could lead to serious discussions about his place in the side.
