Rohit Sharma’s Ranji Trophy Return Cut Short; He Leaves the Field After Just 19 Balls Against Jammu and Kashmir
Mumbai, November 25, 2019: The much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma in the Ranji Trophy has been cut short, with the Indian Test specialist being forced to leave the field after facing just 19 balls against Jammu and Kashmir at the Alur ground in Karnataka.
Rohit, who is known for his struggles against the short ball, faced three successive short deliveries from the Jammu and Kashmir pacers, including one that hit his chest, another that rebounded off his shoulder, and a third that tickled the helmet. The captain of the Indian ODI and T20 teams, who has been struggling with his form, looked uncomfortable against the short ball and decided to call it quits after facing a mere 19 deliveries, scoring just 6 runs.
This spells the end of his Ranji Trophy campaign, with Rohit failing to make a meaningful contribution in the tournament. His departure from the field was met with a mixture of shock and dismay from his teammates, who had been expecting a more significant return from the star batsman.
Rohit’s struggles with the short ball have been a point of concern for him in recent times, and this poor show in the Ranji Trophy only adds to the frustration. His struggles against the quick bowlers have led to his career being characterized by regular periods of back-to-back failures, despite his impressive record in ODIs and T20s.
The second day of the match ended with Jammu and Kashmir, who were struggling to make inroads against Mumbai’s famed top-order, reeling at 113/4, still trailing by 135 runs. The team will look to regroup and try to build on the momentum when play resumes on the third day.
Rohit’s early departure may not have a significant impact on the game, but it will be a concern for him and his team, as they eye a strong comeback in the ongoing domestic season. The struggling star batsman will now focus on getting his form back on track, starting with the next opportunity he gets, and silencing his critics in the process.
