Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. After failing to make a significant impact in the first innings, Sharma once again fell cheaply in the second, dismissed for just 5 runs.
Sharma’s dismissal came in the 10th over of India’s second innings. A short-of-length delivery from Taskin Ahmed flew off Sharma’s outside edge, and Zakir Hasan made no mistake in completing the catch at third slip.
The crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium had been eagerly anticipating a better performance from Sharma in the second innings, but his early departure left them disappointed. Social media was also not kind to Sharma, with many users criticizing his performance.
Sharma’s struggles have raised concerns about his form and fitness. The Indian captain has not scored a Test century since September 2021, and his recent performances have been far below his usual standards.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh were all out for 149 in their first innings, trailing India by a massive 227 runs. In reply, India posted a total of 376, with Ravichandran Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) making significant contributions.
Bangladesh’s second innings was a disappointing affair, as they were bowled out for just 149 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the most successful bowler for India, claiming 4/50, while Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets each.
Shakib Al Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with 32, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the next best batter with 27 not out.
With India enforcing the follow-on, Bangladesh face an uphill task to save the match. The hosts will be confident of securing a victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
