In the ongoing Test series between India and Australia, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is approaching an unwanted milestone that could see him surpass Brian Lara’s record for the most Test match losses as a captain. Lara, the legendary West Indies batsman, holds the record with 26 Test defeats during his captaincy tenure. Sharma, who has been under scrutiny for India’s recent performances, is nearing this record as Australia chose to bat first in the current Test match.
India’s decision to field first under Sharma’s leadership has been questioned, especially considering past experiences where similar strategies have backfired. In the current match at the Gabba, rain interruptions limited play to just 13.2 overs on the first day, with Australia reaching 28 without loss.
Sharma’s captaincy has been a topic of discussion, particularly after opting to rest for the fifth Test against Australia, leading to widespread skepticism and social media memes. His recent form has also been underwhelming, with only one half-century in his last 15 Test innings and a record of five Test losses under his captaincy this season.
As the series progresses, Sharma’s leadership and India’s strategies will be closely watched, especially with the possibility of him surpassing Lara’s record looming.
