Skipper Rohit Sharma's decisions have come under fire once again as India struggles in the ongoing third Test against Australia. After losing the toss and choosing to field, Australia took control with Travis Head and Steve Smith putting up an imposing score of 405/7 by the end of Day 2. This has led to fans questioning Sharma's choice to bowl first, arguing that India's batting may have been more favorable on the pitch.
Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Decisions Under Scrutiny as India Faces Defeat in Third Test
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has come under increasing scrutiny for his tactical decisions in the ongoing third Test match against Australia. The latest controversy surrounds his choice to bowl first in the match, a decision that has been widely criticized by fans and experts alike.
Background
India's tour of Australia has been a challenging one for the team. After losing the first two Tests, they entered the third Test in Indore with a must-win situation. However, Sharma's decision to field first backfired on Day 2, as Australia's batsmen, led by Travis Head and Steve Smith, piled up a daunting score of 405/7.
Criticism of Sharma's Decision
Many observers believe that Sharma's decision to bowl first was a mistake. They argue that the pitch at the Holkar Stadium in Indore was more conducive to batting, and that India would have been better served to bat first and set a target for Australia.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag criticized Sharma's decision, saying that "it was a big blunder to bowl first." He added that "the pitch was not doing much for the bowlers, and India should have batted first."
Defending Sharma's Decision
Despite the criticism, Sharma defended his decision to bowl first. He stated that he wanted to take advantage of any early moisture in the pitch and that he believed his bowlers could put pressure on Australia's batsmen.
However, Sharma's explanation has failed to convince many fans and experts. They argue that the pitch was not conducive to swing bowling, and that India's bowlers were unable to exploit any advantage.
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