Rohit Sharma's flop show continues in Test cricket, statistics reveal the truth

IND vs NZ / Rohit Sharma's flop show continues in Test cricket, statistics reveal the truth

IND vs NZ - Rohit Sharma's flop show continues in Test cricket, statistics reveal the truth

IND vs NZ: Team India captain Rohit Sharma's bat remained silent in the third Test match between India and New Zealand. Playing in front of the home crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rohit scored only 18 runs, disappointing the fans once again. Rohit's form in Test cricket is continuously declining in 2024, and the hopes of improving his performance are diminishing.

2024: Test cricket was challenging for Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's performance in Test cricket this year was not up to expectations. In 2024, he has scored 577 runs in 20 innings of 11 matches at an average of only 30.36, which is not satisfactory for a player of his level. Especially in the last few months, his form has seen a huge decline. His average in his last 9 innings has been just 13.55, in which he has been able to score only 122 runs.

Not only this, Rohit's all-time average in Test cricket has also fallen prey to decline. His average was 46.54 in November 2023, which has now come down to 42.59 in November 2024. This makes it clear that Rohit's batting is lacking consistency, which is becoming a matter of concern for Team India.

Old shine not seen in captaincy too

Questions are also being raised on Rohit Sharma's captaincy performance. India lost the first two Test matches in this series against New Zealand, due to which the Indian team had to face defeat in the Test series after 12 years on home soil. Rohit's decisions have surprised fans and cricket pundits on many occasions during the captaincy. There has been a lack of strategic clarity in his decisions, which has proved to be a major reason for the team's defeat.

Challenge to return to form on Australia tour

India's next big match is the Australia tour, where they have to play a five-match Test series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the team for the Australia tour, in which Rohit Sharma will lead the team. Batting on Australia's bouncy pitches is always challenging, and Rohit will be under pressure to return to form in this series.

This series of Team India is not only important from the point of view of the World Test Championship, but can also prove to be decisive regarding Rohit's captaincy and batting form. If he is unable to perform well in this series, then questions may also be raised about the team's strategy and leadership changes.

Will Rohit be able to make a comeback?

There have been many ups and downs in Rohit Sharma's career, and he has made a comeback many times in adverse circumstances. However, this time the challenge is bigger. He will not only have to score runs with the bat, but also introduce a new energy and strategic thinking in captaincy. Performing better against a strong team like Australia can be a golden opportunity for him to return to form.

Conclusion

Rohit Sharma's 2024 Test performance has not been up to his abilities. It is important for Team India that their captain returns to form and strengthens the team. The Australia tour will be a testing time for him, and if he succeeds in it, it will be a matter of relief for the Indian team. However, in case of failure, it will have to be seen what decision the team management takes regarding his captaincy.