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India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma Mastering the Art of His Own Downfall

Rohit Sharma's recent struggles continued as he was dismissed cheaply by Pat Cummins during India's third Test against Australia. The Indian captain, facing his fourth consecutive failure on Australian soil, lacked confidence and played a loose shot, resulting in his edge. Rohit's recent form has been disappointing, with only one half-century in his last 13 innings. His batting slump has raised concerns about his leadership.

Rohit Sharma's leadership is in doubt after he failed for the fourth time in a row.
Image: Rohit Sharma's leadership is in doubt after he failed for the fourth time in a row / © Firstpost

The third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane saw Rohit Sharma’s disappointing performance as he was dismissed by Pat Cummins for another low score, marking his fourth consecutive failure on Australian soil. Rohit, struggling to find his rhythm, faced a brilliant spell from Cummins, who constantly targeted the good-length area. The Indian captain’s dismissal came after a poor shot, where he loosely pushed at delivery without proper foot movement, edging it to the keeper.

This failure added to Rohit’s ongoing struggles in recent matches, as he has managed just one half-century in his last 13 innings. Despite the conditions, with Australia missing a bowler due to Josh Hazlewood’s injury, Rohit couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity. Since the beginning of the tour, Rohit has lacked confidence, and his form has been underwhelming both as a captain and a batsman.

His move down the order to accommodate KL Rahul at the top has not led to any improvement. The pressure on Rohit continues to mount as the Indian team faces further challenges in the ongoing series.

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