"RETIRE HOJAO BHAI" - Fans react as Rohit Sharma departs for 6 off 15 in BGT 2024-25 2nd Test

India captain Rohit Sharma fell cheaply again in the second innings of the day/night Test against Australia on Day 2 in Adelaide on Saturday, December 7. The right-handed batter was cleaned up by his Aussie counterpart Pat Cummins, departing for six runs off 15 balls. The Mumbai batter previously managed three runs off 23 deliveries in the first essay, lbw by Scott Boland.

Rohit's twin failures came as he moved back to No. 6 after 37 Tests to ensure the in-form KL Rahul open in the pink-ball Test. The 37-year-old has been dismal with the bat in the last six Tests, including the second Test against Australia. He previously managed just 133 runs in five Tests (10 innings), including a solitary half-century.

Fans on X trolled Rohit for his flop show in Adelaide. One user wrote:

"Rohit Sharma Not A Test Batsman."

Another user wrote:

"Rohit Sharma please retire."

A third user added:

"Jay Shah should arrange a flight mid series for Rohit Sharma. RETIRE HOJAO BHAI itna fanbase bangya hai post 23 & 24 please don't ruin it."

Here are a few more reactions:

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India lose half their side as Rohit Sharma perishes in 2nd innings on Day 2

A clinical bowling display from Australia saw India lose half their side in the second innings on Day 2.

At the time of writing, the tourists were 128/5 at stumps, with Nitish Kumar Reddy (15 off 14) and Rishabh Pant (28 off 25) at the crease. They are trailing by 29 runs.

Earlier in the day, the Aussies posted 337 to take a 157-run lead in the first innings. Travis Head top scored with 140 off 141, hitting four sixes and 17 boundaries. Marnus Labuschagne also chipped in with a half-century. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared a four-wicket haul apiece for the visitors.

Batting first, India were skittled out for 180. Mitchell Starc starred with the ball, returning with a six-wicket haul.

India are currently leading the five-match series 1-0 following their 295-run victory in Perth. Australia will be looking to level the series 1-1 on Day 3.

Follow the IND vs AUS 2024-25 2nd Test live score and updates here.