Indian team captain Rohit Sharma
IND vs NZ: Even in the third Test match being played between India and New Zealand, Rohit Sharma could not do anything amazing and was out after scoring 18 runs in the first innings. Rohit Sharma is going through poor form in Test cricket. His bat has become completely silent. When the captain of Team India came out to bat against New Zealand at his home ground Mumbai, the fans expected a big innings from him, but he once again disappointed the fans.
How was the year 2024 for Rohit Sharma in Test cricket?
In the year 2024, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has not performed much in Test cricket. He has scored 577 runs in 20 innings of 11 matches at an average of 30.36. Rohit Sharma’s average this year is nothing special. Apart from this, there has been a huge decline in his performance in the last few months. Rohit Sharma has batted at an average of only 13.55 in the last 9 innings. He has scored 122 runs during this period. Apart from this, there has also been a decline in Rohit Sharma’s all-time average. In November 2023, Rohit Sharma’s average in Test cricket was 46.54. Whereas in November 2024, his average has fallen to 42.59.
Disappointed even as captain
Fans are expecting a comeback from Rohit Sharma. His performance as captain this year has not been anything special. Team India has lost the first two matches of this series under his captaincy. Due to which India lost a Test series at home after a long wait of 12 years. Even as captain, Rohit is often seen taking wrong decisions. Team India has to tour Australia after this. Where a five-match test series will be played against Australia. Team India’s squad for this series has also been announced. Rohit Sharma will have to return to form on the Australia tour. Otherwise, problems will arise for Team India.
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