Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]
India are currently facing the heat in fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Courtesy of a brilliant Test century by Steve Smith, the home team has taken a strong hold of the game.
Notably, Australia batted first after winning the toss in the match. The home team were put in an advantageous poisition after debutant Sam Konstas played blazing knock to start things off for the team. The good work started by Konstas was further strengthened by the Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja.
After Labuschagne and Khawaja, Steve Smith took up the responsibility of guiding Australia towards a formidable total. Smith scored 140 runs off 197 deliveries and ensured that is team gets near the 500-mark.
While Smith was playing the lead role, Pat Cummins was playing the perfect aid to him. The Aussie skipper scored 49 runs off 63 deliveries and put on a partnership of 112 runs with Smith. While the duo were dominating the Indian bowling, Rohit Sharma was seen going on the defence as a captain. This strategy of the Indian skipper earned him plent of criticism from the fans on social media.