The ongoing third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba has been a challenging affair for the Indian cricket team. With Australia showcasing a dominant batting performance, the pressure has mounted on the Indian bowlers, leading to visible frustration among players. This tension reached a boiling point when Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his displeasure towards bowler Akash Deep during a particularly wayward delivery.
Rohit Sharma loses his cool on Akash Deep
As the match unfolded, it became clear that India were struggling to contain the Australian batting lineup. The home team, led by strong performances from Travis Head and Steve Smith, put up an impressive total of 445 runs. Despite Jasprit Bumrah‘s commendable six-wicket haul, the lack of support from other bowlers left India in a precarious position. The body language of the Indian players while fielding reflected their mounting frustration, especially as Alex Carey managed to resist their efforts with the bat.
Rohit, known for his candidness on the field, did not hold back when Akash bowled a wayward delivery outside off-stump to Carey. In a moment captured by cameras, Rohit sarcastically asked Akash, “Abbe Sar Me Kuch Hai?” which translates to “Is there anything in your brain?” This outburst highlighted not only Rohit’s frustration but also the pressure he felt as captain during a critical match.
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The captain’s dilemma after frustrating day on the field for India
Rohit’s choice to include Akash in the playing XI raised eyebrows prior to the match. Akash was brought in as a replacement for Harshit Rana, who had struggled in previous outings. While Rohit aimed to bolster his bowling attack with Akash’s ability to maintain tight lines and lengths, the execution on the field did not match expectations. As Australia capitalized on India’s mistakes, Rohit’s captaincy came under scrutiny, with critics pointing out defensive strategies that allowed Australian batters to dominate.
The pressure intensified as India faced another batting collapse in response to Australia’s total. With Rohit himself struggling for form—having scored only 3 and 6 in his last two innings—questions about his leadership and batting prowess began to circulate among fans and analysts alike. The stakes were high; a loss in this Test could severely impact India’s chances in the World Test Championship (WTC) and potentially jeopardize Rohit’s position as captain.