India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma’s Struggles in Australia Continue as He Sets Unwanted Record
Rohit Sharma has set an unwanted record with the lowest average for a Test captain touring Australia, managing just 31 runs in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at an average of 6.20. This surpasses the previous record held by West Indies' Courtney Walsh (7.75). Sharma's poor 2024 performance, averaging 24.76, has raised concerns.
In the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India has been under constant struggle because of the failures of their star opener and player, Rohit Sharma. After Australia’s commanding 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India now trails 2-1 in the series.
Rohit’s performance has been a major concern, with the captain managing only 31 runs in the series, averaging a dismal 6.20. This marks the lowest average for a visiting captain in Australia, surpassing West Indies’ Courtney Walsh’s record of 7.75 from the 1996-97 tour.
Throughout the series, Rohit’s struggles with the bat have been glaring, contributing to India’s downfall.
In his last 15 innings, the 37-year-old has accumulated only 164 runs at an average of 10.93. His overall Test performance in 2024 has also been below expectations, with just 619 runs at 24.76 – his lowest average for a calendar year. While his ability in limited-overs cricket remains impressive, his recent form in red-ball cricket has been troubling for the Indian team, especially with India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship finals fading.
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