Rohit Sharma’s selection in the Indian playing XI for the first Test was heavily scrutinised, as him being drafted into the XI meant that Rahane had to be dropped, something that the majority of Indian fans and experts did not agree with.
And rightly so, because Rahane had the best overseas record amongst all current Indian Test batsmen.
On a seaming Cape Town wicket, where all Indian batsmen failed to apply themselves, Rohit Sharma could have been given some leeway with respect to his performance, While his technique and application did not look very inspiring, but you would have to give him the benefit of the doubt there, as those were simply conditions that were difficult for batting.
But on a pitch that was dry, and very similar to Indian conditions, fans had expected Rohit to string a huge partnership with his captain Kohli.
However, Rohit failed, and big time, unable to keep his head from falling over while shuffling towards the off-stump, and was ultimately adjudged LBW to Rabada.
Rohit’s yet another failure in overseas conditions sent Twitter into a frenzy, with fans all over the country calling for Rohit to be ousted from the Indian Test squad.
Check out the best tweets:
Lowest batting averages in India-South Africa Tests:
5.29 – Venkatesh Prasad
5.44 – Ishant Sharma
6.22 – Paul Harris
7.78 – Makhaya Ntini
8.50 – Javagal Srinath
9.27 – ROHIT SHARMA
— सुShaan (@SuShanSS) January 14, 2018
One wishes he at least scored more runs in tests than the number of times he trends on Twitter#INDvSA #RohitSharma
— (@devarajan_p) January 14, 2018
Rohit Sharma looks like the discount wicket that is gifted to the opposition applauding them for getting Pujara or Kohli out. Buy 1 get 1 free. #SAvsIND #RohitSharma #useless
— Kaushik K Arunagiri (@ka_kaushik) January 14, 2018
Q: Where does Rohit Sharma perform his best?
A: In advertisements. #rohitsharmahiddentalent #INDvSA— अभिव्यक्ति की आजादी (@Man_ki_azzadi) January 14, 2018
Guess what Rohit Sharma’s favourite overseas destination is ??#SAvsIND #SAvsINDIA #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/9tdOaYyIr6
— Abhishek (@xhauhanab88) January 14, 2018
For batsmen who have played a minimum of 10 innings home and away, Rohit Sharma has the highest difference between home and away averages#RohitSharma
— anil (@aniljug) January 14, 2018
Rohit Sharma has a batting average on 9.5 in all #SAvsIND series
— Akash (@akashkedia84) January 14, 2018
Q: What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by batsman Rohit Sharma?
A: His walk back to the pavilion. #rohitsharmahiddentalent #INDvSA— अभिव्यक्ति की आजादी (@Man_ki_azzadi) January 14, 2018
We all have to wait 5-6 year to see THE REAL TALENT OF ROHIT SHARMA in TESTS, just like we waited in ODIs….#SAvIND #RoHitSharma
— Mister Singh (@Born_offensive) January 14, 2018
I have a feeling that Rohit shared apartment with Kohli and he had taken some videos like chinamma did and threatens to release it before every election errr I mean selection#ROSHAmayillaya #RohitSharma #IndvSA
— T M Karthik (@TeaeMKay) January 14, 2018
The letter ‘C’ in Rohit Sharma’s name stands for consistency. #SAvIND
— Tejas Joshi (@tejas_h_joshi) January 14, 2018
Rohit Sharma should resign from test and cricket outside the sub continent
— Amit Sethi (@asethi28) January 14, 2018
