WATCH: Pat Cummins makes Rohit Sharma his rabbit again, haunts India captain for seventh time in Test cricket - ORSOLTECH

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's sad career continues Border Gavaskar Trophy It was shown in full on Friday During the fourth and decisive test At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Rohit, who was moved to number six for the second and third Tests after a poor run of performances, is back in his regular opening slot. However, his return to the top ended in another failure, raising concerns about his form.

Rohit Sharma's batting struggle

Rohit's decision to bat at number six in the previous matches did not yield the desired results. In the three innings he played in the position, the Indian captain managed just 19 runs at a dismal average of 6.33. Comparisons were drawn with his performance during the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the same venue, where he scored an unbeaten 63 off 114 balls at number six, helping India to 443/7. This five-hit knock contributed significantly to India's dominant 137-run win. However, his inability to replicate that form in this series has been glaring.

After Rohit resumed his position as a striker, he had a chance to redeem himself, but his innings lasted only 14 balls. Australian captain Pat cumin Once again he was overpowered, dismissing the Indian captain for just three runs. This was the seventh time Cummins had claimed Rohit's wicket in Test cricket, highlighting the latter's struggles against the Australian spinner.

Cummins has been a constant thorn in Rohit's side in the longest run, dismissing him seven times in 199 deliveries, as Rohit averaged a meager 18.1 against the Australian spearhead. Rohit's dismissal has not only increased pressure on India's batting line-up, but has also amplified the scrutiny around his inconsistent form, especially after replacing the in-form KL Rahul in the opening slot.

Rohit's poor record against Pat Cummins

Rohit's poor performance against Cummins across formats has been a talking point. While he managed to find success against the Australian bowler in limited overs cricket, Tests were a different story. Cummins' consistent ability to exploit Rohit's weaknesses, especially in terms of movement and pace, has led to repeated dismissals, underscoring the Indian skipper's weakness in the face of quality fast bowling.

With the stakes so high in the decider, Rohit's form – or lack thereof – could be pivotal to India's fortunes. His inability to score runs consistently not only hurt India's batting depth but also put an extra burden on the middle order to compensate for the early dismissal.

For Rohit, the road ahead looks tough. With questions looming over his place in the top order and his ability to handle pressure situations, the Indian captain must quickly find a way to overcome his struggles. As India struggles to remain competitive in this Test, the focus will remain firmly on their skipper to lead by example.

The onus is now on the rest of the Indian line-up to step up and fill the void left by Rohit's failures. With Australia in control, India must rally as one to keep their hopes alive in this high-stakes encounter.

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