At The Gabba Rohit Sharma’s ‘Gloves Act’ Triggers Retirement Speculations
On Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, India aimed to chase down the hosts’ 445 runs. KL Rahul showed resilience, scoring 84 runs after a reprieve on his first ball, while Rohit Sharma struggled again, managing just 10 runs before throwing his gloves in frustration. As Rohit, who batted at the No. 6 spot in the team, continued his dry run of form, a ‘frustrated act’ from him left fans on social media puzzled.
Rohit, who was understandably disappointed by his early dismissal, threw his gloves near the Indian dugout. This act fueled speculation about his potential retirement from Test cricket. Rohit’s dismissal came from Pat Cummins’ disciplined bowling, leaving him without a significant score yet again.
CheteshwarPujara commented that Rohit’s poor form is linked to his shift from opening to batting at No. 6, which has disrupted his momentum and confidence. As India resumed at 51 for four, they needed a strong performance, and Rahul’s innings provided crucial stability, helping the team reach 167 for six by lunch.