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Rohit Sharma-led Team India are taking on Australia in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with the series currently levelled 1-1. After being put on a backfoot by the hosts, the Indian cricket team registered a dominant comeback on the back of Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden Test century. However, they were bundled out at the score of 369, with Australia taking a lead of 105 runs.
The hosts then added 228 runs to their 105-run lead to post 333-run lead at Stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test. During their stay in the middle on the fourth day, the Indian skipper was seen losing his cool in one of the instances. The moment came when young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a catch of Marnus Labuschagne, who went upto score 70 off 139 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma fumes at Yashasvi Jaiswal after latter drops three simple catches
Jaiswal, who was stationed at the slip cordon, fumbled leading him to drop Marnus Labuschagne’s catch. This led Rohit Sharma to vent out his frustration. The incident unfolded in the 40th over of the second Australia innings when Jaiswal stretched both his hands to get the ball, but could not manage to hang to the ball. Just at this moment, Rohit was seen throwing tantrums at the Indian opener.
Watch video of Rohit Sharma venting out his frustration at Yashasvi Jaiswal:
Apart from this, Yashasvi Jaiswal also dropped two more catches. While the first came in third over of the second Australia inning, missing a chance to dismiss usman Khawaja. He then went onto to drop Pat Cummins after Marnus Labuschagne’s dropped catch.
Michael Hussey reflects on Rohit Sharma’s reaction after Jaiswal drops him
Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey could not hold back and reflected on Rohit Sharma’s reaction after Jaiswal dropped Labuschagne on Day 4. “I don’t like that reaction from the Indian skipper. I know he’s emotional and he desperately wants wickets but you’re the one that has to send the message of calm and support,” Hussey said while commentating on air.
“No one means to drop a catch. He’ll feel bad enough as it is for putting a catch down, particularly someone like Marnus Labuschagne. It happens quickly – it’s in, it’s out. You don't need to see that as a young player,” he added.
