Pundits slam Rohit Sharma for angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s catch drops

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khelja|30-12-2024

Several former cricketers criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for giving angry reactions on Yashasvi Jaiswal's drop catches during Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Notably, Jaiswal dropped three catches in the day of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins which allowed Australia to bat through the entire day.

However as he let out his frustration with a loud roar in the slip cordon. Jaiswal failed to hold on to a simple catch at third slip in the 40th over as the ball slipped out of his hands. Upon seeing Rohit's reaction on the catch drop by his teammate, several experts slammed him for his behaviour.

Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey felt that instead of reacting angrily, Rohit needs to send the message of calm and support.

"I've got to be honest, I don't like that reaction from the Indian skipper. I appreciate he's emotional, and he desperately wants wickets, but you're the one who has to send the message of calm and support. No one means to drop a catch. He's gonna feel bad enough as it is for putting a catch down, especially someone like Marnus Labuschagne; it happens quickly, it's in, it's out. You don't need to see that as a young player," Hussey said on Fox Cricket.

Darren Lehmann also praised Rishabh Pant for giving Jaiswal a pat on the back to calm him down.

Australia extend lead to 333 runs

"Rishabh Pant did well. He actually gave him a pat on the back and said 'just hang in there, we all drop them'. What he doesn't need is the captain Rohit Sharma and (Virat) Kohli throwing their arms about. The poor kid," Lehmann said on ABC Radio.

Meanwhile, Australia finished Day 4 on 228/9 leading by 333 runs with Nathan Lyon (41*) and Scott Boland (10*) at the crease. India will look to get rid of the last pair as quickly as possible on the final day and see what chances they have to chase down the target.

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