Shared post amidst questions on captaincy, said thanks to 2024

Rohit Sharma’s Post After MCG Loss: Team India had to face a crushing defeat of 184 runs in the fourth Test played in Melbourne under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After this defeat, questions started being raised on the captaincy and performance of Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Continuous flopping of captaincy and poor performance with the bat has made Rohit the target of critics. However, after this defeat, Rohit caught everyone’s attention by sharing an emotional post on social media.

Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude to 2024

1. Shared video on social media

After the defeat in Melbourne Test, Rohit Sharma posted a video on social media.

• In this video he shared the memorable moments of 2024.
• These moments also included the mention of winning the T20 World Cup 2024.

2. Video caption

Rohit wrote with the video:
“Thank you, 2024, for all the ups and downs and everything in between.”
This post caught the attention of his fans and critics and there were mixed reactions towards his journey.

Melbourne Test: Questions raised on Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and performance

1. flop performance

In the fourth Test played in Melbourne, the Indian team had to face defeat by 184 runs.

• Rohit Sharma failed with the bat.
• He scored only 03 and 09 runs in both the innings.

2. Questions raised on captaincy

• After this defeat, many former veteran cricketers demanded the removal of Rohit Sharma from the captaincy.
• Critics say that his captaincy is not taking the team in the right direction.

Rohit Sharma’s poor captaincy record on Australia tour

1. Absence in Perth Test

• Rohit Sharma was not available in the first Test of the series played in Perth.
• In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah captained the team and India won the test by 295 runs.

2. Performance after returning to captaincy

• The next three Test matches were played under the captaincy of Rohit.
  • Lost two tests.
  • One test ended in a draw.
• This performance raised serious questions on his captaincy abilities.

Sydney Test: Last chance?

1. Final test of the series

• The final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Sydney from January 3.
• This could be the last chance for Rohit Sharma to save the captaincy.

2. Increasing influence of Bumrah’s captaincy

• The victory in the Perth Test under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah has made him a strong option.
• After the Sydney Test, the Indian selectors can take a big decision regarding the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma’s performance: Statistics that are troubling

1. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

• Scored only 31 runs in 5 innings.
• This performance with the bat did not live up to the expectations of the Indian team.

2. Previous Test Series

• Test series against New Zealand: Only 91 runs in 6 innings.
• Home series against Bangladesh: 42 runs.

3. Continuously declining performance

• Rohit Sharma’s performance has been continuously declining for some time now, due to which both his captaincy and batting are under question.