Thu Jan 23 07:26:19 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Slump Continues: Early Dismissal in Ranji Trophy Debut
**Mumbai, India –** Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued on Thursday as he was dismissed for just 3 runs in his first Ranji Trophy match since 2015. The low score follows a highly criticized performance in the recent Test series against Australia where he amassed only 31 runs across three matches, leading him to self-exclude from the final Test.
Facing Jammu and Kashmir, Sharma was undone by a short-pitched delivery from Umar Nazir Mir, miscuing a shot and offering a simple catch to Paras Dogra. His early exit sparked disappointment amongst fans, further fueling concerns about his current form.
Fellow Mumbai batsmen also struggled. Yashasvi Jaiswal managed only 5 runs, and Ajinkya Rahane, despite showing some promise, was dismissed for 12.
Sharma’s poor form extends beyond this single Ranji Trophy match. His 2024-25 Test season was particularly disappointing, yielding a mere 164 runs in 15 innings at an average of 10.93, with a highest score of 52. The captain also oversaw India’s first home Test series whitewash in 12 years against New Zealand before the Australian series.
While India secured a victory in the first Test against Australia under the temporary captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah (due to Sharma’s absence following the birth of his second child), the star batsman’s continued low scores raise significant questions about his place in the team ahead of upcoming matches.
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