1st ODI: Rohit's Struggles Continue, Concerns Rise Over Batting Form
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Synopsis
In the first ODI against England, India captain Rohit Sharma's batting woes continued, as he scored just 2 runs off 7 balls. His ongoing struggles raise concerns ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma scored only 2 runs off 7 balls in the ODI.
- His recent performance has been disappointing in both ODIs and Tests.
- Rohit holds records for three double-hundreds and the highest ODI score.
- He aims to move forward and focus on upcoming games.
- Concerns about his form persist ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Nagpur, Feb 6 (NationPress) The captain of India, Rohit Sharma, continued to struggle with his batting form as the 37-year-old was dismissed for just 2 runs off 7 balls during the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium today.
Making his first ODI appearance at home post the 2023 World Cup, where he had been an aggressive force, Rohit found it difficult to connect with the ball and ended up offering a simple catch to mid-on while attempting to play an inswinger.
This performance marked a disappointing chapter for the Indian captain in a format where he is regarded as one of the greatest, holding the record for three double-hundreds and boasting the highest individual score of 264 in ODIs.
It is somewhat ironic that Rohit’s performance dipped again, especially after he reacted defensively to inquiries about his recent form in a pre-match press conference. Having experienced a lackluster Test series against New Zealand and Australia, he had opted out of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to his poor performance.
On Wednesday, he seemed a bit taken aback by the question, stating, 'What kind of question is that? This is a different format, different times. As cricketers, we understand that there will be ups and downs in our careers, and I have seen plenty, so this is nothing new. Each day is a new opportunity, and every series is a fresh start.'
He further expressed his eagerness to participate in the ODI series, choosing not to focus on his recent Test failures.
'I am excited about the challenge ahead and not burdened by past performances. I believe there is no point in dwelling too much on what has occurred before. Many positive things have happened as well, so I intend to concentrate on the future and aim to kick off the series positively. We’ll see what unfolds,' Rohit stated.
However, despite his words, he could not deliver on the field today, and his inability to score effectively before the Champions Trophy raises further concerns about his current form.
