Indian captain Rohit Sharma faced two consecutive outs in the T20 series against Afghanistan, raising questions about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. In the second T20 match, Rohit tried a big shot against Afghan bowler Fazlhaq Farooqi but ended up getting bowled.
Although India won the T20 series against Afghanistan 2-0, Rohit Sharma’s performance has left fans hoping for a more explosive comeback. In both T20 matches, Rohit failed to open his account, being run out in the first match and getting bowled on the first ball in the second.
This series marked Rohit’s return to the shorter format, and fans were eager to see him deliver remarkable performances. However, his struggles in the series have led to worries about his form, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching.
In the first T20 against Afghanistan, Rohit was run out due to a misunderstanding with fellow batsman Shubman Gill. In the second match, his attempt to play a big shot on the first ball resulted in disappointment, getting bowled as he misjudged the line of the ball.
Rohit’s recent performance has now positioned him as the second-highest in terms of most ducks in T20 Internationals, tied with Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien and Rwanda’s Kabre Kabine Irakoze. Irish captain Paul Stirling holds the record with 13 ducks in T20 Internationals.
Top 5 players with most ducks in T20 Internationals:
- Paul Stirling (Ireland) – 13
- Kevin Irakoze (Rwanda) – 12
- Kevin O’Brien (Ireland) – 12
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 12
- Daniel Aniefi (Ghana) – 11
Rohit Sharma’s struggle to score runs in T20 Internationals has become a point of discussion, and former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his disappointment with Rohit’s shot selection in the recent matches. Chopra highlighted that Rohit’s talent and capability are unquestionable, but he needs to improve his shot selection.
Looking ahead, Rohit Sharma will have one more opportunity to showcase his batting prowess in the third T20 match against Afghanistan on January 17. The match in Bengaluru will be crucial for Rohit to make a strong case for his selection in the T20 World Cup squad.
As the T20 World Cup approaches, the combination of India’s team, including captaincy, opening slots, middle order, and bowling unit, remains uncertain. The upcoming IPL 2024 is expected to play a significant role in determining the players’ form and selections for the T20 World Cup.
