Fri Jan 24 02:50:34 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Struggles Continue: Early Dismissal in Ranji Trophy Debut
**Mumbai, India –** Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s poor form continued Thursday, as he was dismissed for a paltry 3 runs in his first Ranji Trophy match since 2015. The Mumbai opener, already facing intense scrutiny after a dismal Australian Test series where he scored only 31 runs in three matches, failed to capitalize on his return to domestic cricket.
Sharma’s dismissal came early in the match against Jammu and Kashmir. He was caught by Paras Dogra off a short-pitched delivery bowled by Umar Nazir Mir, mistiming his shot completely. His underwhelming performance followed a disappointing 2024-25 Test season where he managed only 164 runs in eight matches at a paltry average of 10.93. This poor run culminated in him opting out of the final Test against Australia.
Fellow Mumbai batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (12) also failed to make significant contributions. Sharma’s continued struggles raise further concerns about his form ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The captain’s recent performances have added to the pressure on the Indian team, which recently suffered a 0-3 home Test series defeat against New Zealand.
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