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'Most Selfish Overrated Captain': Rohit Sharma Bashed After Dropping Jaiswal From 2nd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

Rohit Sharma was trolled for dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Rohit Sharma was trolled for dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing intense backlash on social media after dropping in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for the 2nd ODI against England, opting instead to replace him with senior stalwart Virat Kohli. 

Virat Kohli, who was out of the 1st ODI against England due to injury was declared fit to play ahead of the 2nd ODI and hence, the changes were made by the skipper. However, fans and netizens didn't take the change lightly and bashed Rohit for benching Jaiswal.

Netizens have labelled the move as 'questionable captaincy,' arguing that Jaiswal’s recent form warranted his retention, while others criticized the management for prioritizing experience over current momentum.

Rohit Sharma Brutally Trolled After Benching Jaiswal For 2nd ODI

Jaiswal, 23, has been in scintillating touch during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), amassing 128 runs across five innings at an average of 32.00 and a strike rate of 67.72. His standout performances include a gritty 61 (91) against Karnataka and a fluent 41 (60) against Baroda, showcasing his adaptability across conditions. 

While Jaiswal's recent scores dipped slightly (2 vs Puducherry, 19 vs Bengal), his consistency in the tournament had positioned him as a strong contender for the ODI setup. Fans argued that benching a young talent in prime form risks denting his confidence, especially after Jaiswal’s explosive contributions in 2024. 

Social media erupted with memes and debates, with some users even calling Rohit out to retire from captaincy. Here's a look at what the netizens tweeted about the Rohit-Jaiswal saga of the 2nd ODI:












Meanwhile, India have started strong rocking England's confidence as the spin-duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy scalped two precious wickets of Phil Salt and Ben Duckett respectively. Despite starting strong, the English batters now stand at 108/2 at the end of 18 overs.