Rohit Sharma Equals Rare Dismissal Record in Test Cricket
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has equaled a rare and unwanted record in Test cricket during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). His dismissal has drawn attention for matching an unusual feat held by cricketing legends.
Rohit Sharma’s Boxing Day Dismissal
- Brief Performance:
- Rohit was dismissed after scoring just 3 runs off 5 balls.
- Caught by Scott Boland off Australian captain Pat Cummins, his performance continued a string of low scores in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Rare Record Matched:
- Rohit has now been dismissed five times by an opposing team’s captain in Test matches.
- This equals the record set by Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, dismissed five times by Pakistan’s Imran Khan.
Cricketing Legends with Similar Feats
- Other Players with the Record:
- Ted Dexter (England): Dismissed five times by Australia’s Richie Benaud.
- Sunil Gavaskar: Dismissed five times by Imran Khan, the former Pakistan skipper.
- Rohit Sharma’s Inclusion:
- Rohit now shares this record, highlighting his struggles against top captains like Cummins.
Rohit Sharma’s Recent Test Form
- String of Poor Scores:
- Rohit has struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with inconsistent performances across matches.
- Impact on Team Performance:
- As India’s captain, Rohit’s low scores add pressure on the middle order to compensate.
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