Regular Test team captain Rohit Sharma returned to action during the warm-up match between the two Prime Minister's XI (PM's XI) and team India (IND) on Manuka oval In Canberraon Sunday, December 1st. The “Hitman” missed the first test Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25) in Perth as he was on paternity leave. He joined the Indian team midway through the encounter as Jasprit Bumrah led the team to a monumental 295-run win.
Indian fans were eagerly waiting to see how the 37-year-old would fare in his comeback game on Sunday. After the tourists defeated the Jack Edward-led side for 240 in the 46-a-side contest, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting. Rohit demoted to No. 3 in the batting order. He faced 11 balls and scored just three runs as 19-year-old right-arm pacer Charlie Anderson got the better of him.
The youngster hit a back-of-length delivery outside the off-stump and Rohit tried to break the shackles with a booming drive. However, he only managed one outside edge attack, which was safely fended off by Oliver Davies at the first slip. India's attempt to send Rohit at No. 4 backfired miserably as the Mumbai batsman would have preferred to spend some time in the middle against the pink ball. It is important to note that the second Test will be between India and Australia (AUS). pink ball Affair played out in the Adelaide Ovalfrom Friday, December 6th.
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Meanwhile, India won the warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI by six wickets, reaching the 241-run target with absolute ease. Harshit Rana played the ball for India and finished the game with a tally of 4/44 in six overs. Sam Konstas hit a stunning century (107) to give the home side the lead in the first innings. Shubman Gill scored a perfect half-century for India while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar made important contributions to take the visitors over the finish line.
Rohit Sharma's batting woes continue
cricket-players/rohit-sharma/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Rohit Sharma scored just 91 runs from six innings in the home Test series against New Zealand. The veteran player drew a lot of criticism for his performances, especially after India were glossed over 3-0 at home for the first time.
Here's how 'X' users reacted to Rohit Sharma's dark performance:
Itna jhooth performance ke karan iska decline huva hai kl Rahul earn Karta tha bahot pahle se opning me aur rohit to bgt khelne tak kelayak nhi hai abhi bumrah hi sahi captan hona chahiye Rohit Sharma career khatam hai ab msd se bada kaptan abhi tak koi ni Aaya in me
– the atheist ⚛️🇮🇳 (@cricketkno51353)
I don't think Rohit Sharma will open in the second Test match, Jaiswal and KL Rahul look good for the opening pair of the BGT series.
Rohit Sharma is in a good position at number five in the batting order for Team India.
— SujeetKr7482 (@Sujeet748251)
If Rohit Sharma returns as captain in the second Test, the score against India will be 1 for 3 as predicted by the Australian
— Achyutananda Ray (@achyutanan65528)
Virat Kohli is really selfless towards cricket. He sacrifices his chance to coach young players in his place.
Rohit Sharma, who we called 'Selfless', preferred to play himself rather than a young player.
— 🇮🇳🐐 (@ProteinKohliii)
Rohit Sharma be like that
Five stars eat, do nothing 😂– Moij Gugarman (@gugarman_moij)
Selfless captain Rohit Sharma got out so the bowler can get 1 wicket 🔥🔥
– Poison (@AnkitSi70755453)
Bhai Rohit Sharma PM XI mei bhi nhi chala yaar 😅
— Pranjal (@Pran297)
Best batting performance for PM XI Rohit Sharma 3(11)
– RAHUL (@RAHUL115549)
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