Sat Dec 28 03:12:48 UTC 2024: ## Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy and Batting Slammed Amidst Australia Domination
**Melbourne, Australia** – Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has launched a scathing critique of captain Rohit Sharma’s performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Prasad described Rohit’s batting as “ordinary” and his captaincy as “pathetic,” citing a string of low scores (6, 3, 10, and 3 in his first four innings) and questionable strategic decisions.
Prasad linked Rohit’s poor individual form directly to the team’s struggles, highlighting India’s recent string of defeats under Rohit’s leadership. These include a 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand – India’s first home series loss in 12 years – and a disastrous 0-3 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. He pointed to a lack of innovation and proactive captaincy, exemplified by his bowling changes during the Boxing Day Test. Prasad specifically noted the extended spells bowled by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, even as Australian batter Sam Khawaja was performing strongly.
Prasad’s comments come as Australia continues to dominate the series, with Steve Smith reaching his 11th Test century against India. The criticism follows India’s first Test victory in Perth, where Jasprit Bumrah captained the side in Rohit’s absence. Since Rohit’s return, India’s performance has significantly declined. Prasad’s assessment suggests that Rohit’s leadership is a significant factor in the team’s current struggles, further exacerbated by his own poor batting form.
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