Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant half-century in the first innings of the second Test match but he could not continue his momentum in the second innings.
Rohit Sharma could not score big in the second innings of Lord’s Test. (PTI/AP Photo)
The opening pair of the Indian team gave a strong start to the team in the first innings of the second Test match being played against England at Lord’s. While Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs, KL Rahul scored 129 runs. But both these batsmen could not walk in the second innings. Mark Wood got Rahul caught by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. Rohit also became a victim of Wood. But the way Rohit got out, many former players are not liking it. Former India Test batsman VVS. Laxman (VVS Laxman) is also one of them. According to Laxman, Rohit got caught in the trap of England players.
Rohit loves to pull. Wood was repeatedly tossing short balls to him. Rohit brought one such ball across the boundary line, but in the same way, he caught Moeen Ali while pulling. Laxman said that Rohit should not have played such a shot, that too in that situation. In the first Test match too, Rohit was dismissed in a similar way. It is often said about Rohit that he throws his wickets. Laxman has raised questions on his shot selection.
Hit the ax on your foot
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Laxman said, “Rohit Sharma has let himself down. We have seen him get out in the same manner in the first Test in Nottingham. Sometimes your favorite shot can take your wicket. In the same over, Rohit hit a six at fine leg. When the captain of the opposition team changed the fielding, it was clear that the ball would be bowled on this line. England wanted Rohit Sharma to play the same shot. It was a trap for Rohit, in which Rohit got trapped. He is a very experienced player according to the kind of shot he played.
had to bat carefully
Laxman has said that when Rohit’s partner Rahul was out, then Rohit should have played carefully. Laxman said, “After Rahul got out, it was very important for Rohit to continue his batting there. The way he was batting, he put up some great drives. He was timing the ball well. Rohit Sharma had to continue his excellent form. I am very disappointed with Rohit’s short selection.”
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