Brisbane : India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted Rohit Sharma’s struggles in the ongoing series against Australia and said that the Indian captain’s move to the number 6 batting position has disrupted his rhythm and contributed to his lack of form. India’s batting woes continued on Day 4 of the third Test at Gabba as captain Rohit Sharma once again failed to make an impact, dismissed for just 10 runs off 27 balls by Australia skipper Pat Cummins. Rohit’s form in the ongoing series has raised concerns, as Pujara emphasised that adjusting from opening the innings to batting in the middle order can create uncertainty, affecting a player’s momentum and decision-making under pressure.
Rohit’s dismissal came in familiar fashion, as Cummins found his edge for the sixth time in 12 innings. Cummins set him up with a sharp bouncer before delivering a good-length ball that tempted the Indian captain into a drive. Rohit, attempting a punch through the off side, failed to account for the bounce and seam movement, nicking it to the slip cordon.
“It wasn’t a length where you can drive. We have seen that even a fuller-length ball it’s hard to drive. He, kind of tried to punch that ball.
He should have defended that ball, allowing the ball to come to him rather than going for that ball. And I think the tough part is he hasn’t been, amongst runs, and that’s where the pressure is,” said Pujara on Star Sports. Previously an opener, Rohit has dropped to number 6 to.
