What is wrong with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma? The series Down Under has not been kind to the captain, as he has faced questions on various fronts¡ªbe it his captaincy choices, team selection, or batting form. After missing the Perth Test, which India won, he returned to lead the Men in Blue in the second clash in Adelaide, where the Aussies claimed victory.
India managed to secure a draw at the Gabba, but now, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), things seem to be going the hosts' way. Team India managed to bowl out the Australian side for 474 runs¡ªa massive total that India will need to not only achieve but surpass.
However, India's start was far from ideal. Rohit Sharma, who had been batting at No. 5 or lower after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul formed a strong partnership in the first three Tests, made changes to his batting position, opting to open the innings again.?
To accommodate this, Shubman Gill was sidelined, and KL Rahul moved to the No. 3 spot.Unfortunately, these adjustments in the line-up did not improve Rohit Sharma's fortunes. He departed in the 1.6th over, scoring just 3 runs off 5 balls, dismissed by Pat Cummins.?
Soon after his dismissal, fans couldn't resist trolling the batter for his continued poor form.?In Adelaide he scored 3 and 6, in Brisbane 10 and now 3. Some even suggested that he should consider retirement to make way for younger talents who could hold their ground at the crease for longer.?
Australia were bowled out for 474 in the second session on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Melbourne. Steve Smith, who completed his 34th Test century and his second consecutive ton, was dismissed for 140 shortly after lunch in an unfortunate manner by Akash Deep.?
Jasprit Bumrah once again led the Indian bowling attack, claiming four wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed with three crucial dismissals.?
Earlier in the day, Australia dominated the morning session, scoring 143 runs in just 27 overs. Pat Cummins narrowly missed a half-century, falling one run short. The hosts' formidable total was bolstered by half-centuries on Day 1 from debutant Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne.?
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