Image: Rohit Sharma's relinquishment of batting position has evoked a positive reaction on social media / © SportsTak
The captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, confirmed he will bat in the middle order for the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, starting December 6. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who forged a record 201-run opening partnership in Perth, will retain their roles as openers. Rohit praised Rahul’s performance, citing his composed 77 and 26 runs in the first Test as vital contributions.
This will be Rohit’s first middle-order appearance in six years, a move aimed at maintaining the team’s momentum. Rahul, averaging 44.01 as an opener, appears set for stability at the top, while Rohit emphasized prioritizing team success over personal preferences. Let’s see how social media reacted to this.