"Drop Rohit Sharma and save Indian cricket" - Twitter blasts captain after Pune Horror Show

India captain Rohit Sharma's poor form continued as the batter was dismissed for another low score during the second Test between India and New Zealand at Pune. Rohit was dismissed for just 8 runs by Mitchell Santner to give New Zealand the first wicket of the innings.

Left-arm spinner Santner, who had an excellent outing in the first innings, shortened his length a touch as Rohit came down the track to defend. The bowler got some extra bounce off the surface and the thick inside edge went straight to short leg for an easy catch to Will Young.

Rohit is enduring a tough time and his poor form continued here as well. As a result, he was brutally trolled on social media for his lackluster performance.

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Fans blast Rohit Sharma after another lackluster performance during IND vs NZ 2nd Test

Rohit Sharma dismissed for 8 in 16 balls. pic.twitter.com/Wbos2p2xUL

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 26, 2024

Dear Rohit

You have played test cricket for years now, but now you are beyond finished, it's time to give it to the deserving youngsters like Rajat patidar, Nitish Reddy etc. Please Retire & Free that 1 spot. My respect will be doubled up after your retirement ❤️ pic.twitter.com/41jR0E4WGg

— Kevin (@imkevin149) October 26, 2024

Drop Rohit Sharma & save indian cricket.

PLEASE RETIRE ROHIT SHARMA #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/oItPgB69XG

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) October 26, 2024

Tough competition between Lyon and Hazlewood on who would get Rohit Sharma out in BGT.

Rohit giving both equal hopes💀 pic.twitter.com/PrGWYSsXnO

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) October 26, 2024

Happy Retirement Rohit pic.twitter.com/haPlnD3Dlv

— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) October 26, 2024

People targeted KL Rahul but real villain is Rohit. 💔 #INDvsNZ

Imagine the hate if KL Rahul scored like Sharma. pic.twitter.com/9RrtZdIj2x

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) October 26, 2024

Captaincy Quota Rohit Out 😆 pic.twitter.com/DZEQ9rOcaB

— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) October 26, 2024

Overs left: 251
Runs needed : 359

Strike rate needed to chase the target is 42. Meanwhile intent merchant Rohit gave a quickfire start with SR of 50. No tuktuk, no runs, only intent and vibes. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ygfM9Gdudv

— Trishita (@trishita0) October 26, 2024

#INDvsNZ

Rohit Batting 😭 pic.twitter.com/DcZaNCVAun

— SarcasmHit (@SarcasmHit) October 25, 2024

Rohit bhay 😭😭 #indvsnzl pic.twitter.com/Ejt2lPHuca

— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 24, 2024

At this point, Rohit has become a walking wicket. Horror home series.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) October 26, 2024

Rohit Sharma's last eight Test innings

Sharma was dismissed for a duck in the first innings by a perfect delivery from Tim Southee. The Indian captain is going through a torrid time currently. He has just one fifty-plus score to his name in his last eight Test innings.

His last eight scores in Test cricket read 8, 0, 2, 52, 23, 8, 6, 5. His form is crucial for India in the upcoming Test matches, especially in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. India will hope their captain to be back amongst the runs soon.