Rohit Sharma Experiences Frustration on Day 1 of WTC Final
On day one of the World Test Championship Final against Australia, Rohit Sharma felt a sense of frustration when things didn’t go as planned. Despite India winning the toss in overcast conditions, they were unable to make the most of the opportunity. To make matters worse, the captain lost his temper with one of his teammates while setting a field for Ravindra Jadeja, and was caught on the stump mic saying, “Kya Yar Tum Log”.
India Desperate for a Wicket
The incident occurred in the final session of the day, when India were desperate to break the partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith. Rohit threw the ball to Jadeja in the hope of picking up a wicket, but was left fuming when a fielder did not follow his instructions. A video of the scene was shared by a fan on social media.
Green Top to Green Trap: How the Pitch and Weather Tricked Rohit Sharma
The Oval pitch and weather conditions played a role in Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin missing out on the WTC Final. With a green top and overcast conditions, the Indian team were tricked into thinking they would be able to make the most of the situation.
Conclusion
Rohit Sharma’s frustration on day one of the World Test Championship Final was evident, and his team were unable to make the most of the opportunity despite winning the toss. The Oval pitch and weather conditions were a factor in the captain and Ravichandran Ashwin’s big miss in the summit finale.