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[Watch] Rohit Sharma Outfoxed By Debutant Shoaib Bashir In Early Blow For India

image-ls47lnnzRohit Sharma dismissed by Shoaib Bashir [X]

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India faced an early hiccup as they lost their captain, Rohit Sharma, to a debutant's brilliance on the field on Day 1 of the second Test match in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Shoaib Bashir, playing his first international Test match, seized a memorable maiden wicket by dismissing one of cricket's most formidable batsmen, thereby marking a commendable entry into international cricket.

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma falls to newcomer Shoaib Bashir's spin


The match, which saw India getting off to a steady start, witnessed a moment of excellence in the 18th over when debutant, Shoaib Bashir with his exceptional off-spin, delivered a ball that would become the highlight of the morning session. The delivery, pitched outside the off stump, spun in sharply, catching Rohit off-guard.

Attempting to work the ball away, Rohit was taken aback by the unexpected pace and turn, leading to an inside edge that flew towards backward square leg. Ollie Pope, positioned perfectly, did not miss the opportunity to take a sharp catch, thus ending Rohit's innings at 14 runs off 41 balls.


This dismissal further highlighted the Indian skipper's ongoing struggle in the Test format, as he was unable to convert a cautious start into a significant score, continuing a disappointing run of form with the bat. His departure for a modest score added to the growing concerns over his performance in the longer format of the game, especially at a time when his leadership and batting skills are crucial for the Indian side.

Meanwhile, the Indian team underwent a few strategic changes for this Test. Rajat Patidar was brought in to replace the injured KL Rahul, while Mukesh Kumar took Mohammed Siraj's place as a part of workload management. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav filled in for the injured Ravindra Jadeja, indicating India's approach to balance and strengthen their lineup amidst injuries.

As the match progressed, India stand at 53/1 after 19 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is batting at 33. Accompanying him is Shubman Gill, who has just started to find his rhythm, batting on 6.