Rohit Sharma Struggles With Batting Form In Test Match Against Australia

Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian cricket team has not been favourable for him. The Indian captain is facing challenges in the ongoing Test match against Australia.

During the Adelaide Day-Night Test, Rohit rejoined the team after a break due to his child's birth. However, he hasn't made a significant impact on the field since his return.

In the first innings, Rohit was dismissed for just 3 runs. His struggles continued in the second innings, where he managed only 6 runs before Pat Cummins bowled him out.

Rohit's recent performance has set an unwanted record in his Test career. He has scored less than 20 runs in each of his last six Test innings, marking a challenging phase for him.

The 37-year-old cricketer's last notable score was a 52 against New Zealand in the first Test's second innings. Since then, he has struggled to make significant contributions with the bat.

Rohit Sharma's Recent Test Performance

In his last six innings, Rohit has accumulated only 46 runs at an average of 7.67. His highest score during this period is just 18, highlighting his current struggles.

Rohit Sharma's Last Six Test Innings

0 vs NZ (1st Innings, 2nd Test)

8 vs NZ (2nd Innings, 2nd Test)

18 vs NZ (1st Innings, 3rd Test)

11 vs NZ (2nd Innings, 3rd Test)

3 vs AUS (1st Innings, 2nd Test)

6 vs AUS (2nd Innings, 2nd Test)

This marks Rohit's eighth single-digit score in his last twelve innings. His form against Australia remains concerning as well; he has been dismissed nine times consecutively with scores below fifty against them.

On Australian soil specifically, Rohit has been dismissed seven times with single-digit scores out of sixteen innings played there.

As Day 2 concluded, India found themselves at a precarious position of 128 for five wickets down. Despite Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy remaining unbeaten at the crease, they trail by 29 runs and need a strong performance on Day 3 to stay competitive.