‘Arey bhai ka din hi kharab chl raha hai’ – Fans react as India skipper Rohit Sharma got out for a duck in 2nd innings against South Africa

In a gripping turn of events during the first Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa, the hosts dominated proceedings. After scoring more than 400 runs, South Africa secured a substantial first-inning lead of 164 runs. Dean Elgar’s commanding 185 and Marco Jansen’s unbeaten 84 left the Indian bowlers grappling in the field.

Facing a deficit after being dismissed for 245 in their first innings, India’s second innings began with openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal under pressure. The early stages of the innings were marked by Jaiswal’s reprieve, as Aiden Markram dropped him off the first ball bowled by Kagiso Rabada.

However, skipper Rohit Sharma faced a formidable challenge against Rabada, especially considering his early departure on the first day when he fell to a hook shot. In the third over of the innings, Rohit struggled to get off the mark, facing a probing spell from Rabada. The turning point came when Rabada delivered a perfect ball that pitched on a length just outside the line of off-stump, nipping back in off the surface.

Rohit Sharma once again failed to perform under pressure.

The ball straightened late, deceiving Rohit Sharma’s outside edge, and dismantled his off-stump in a spectacular cartwheel. This stunning dismissal saw Rohit depart without scoring, adding pressure to India’s batting lineup, which was 5-1 at that point. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal followed shortly, as he gloved a short ball from Nandre Burger through to the wicketkeeper.

As of the latest update, India found themselves at 44-2, with Shubman Gill (18) and Virat Kohli (14) at the crease. The series of early setbacks has put India in a challenging position, requiring a resilient batting display to stage a comeback against the formidable South African bowling attack. The unfolding Test match promises continued excitement and intense competition as both teams vie for supremacy in the series.

Here is how fans react to Rohit Sharma’s departure:

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