'You are a burden to the team, happy retirement': Fans cruelly mock Rohit Sharma after poor performance in MCG Test

Disappointing situation with Indian captain Rohit SharmaHis struggles continued in the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Fans took to social media to express their frustration after a dismal performance in which he scored just three and nine runs in two games, with many cruelly suggesting it might be time for him to retire.

Rohit Sharma has another tough day

Rohit was dismissed early on Day 5, in the 16th over of India's second innings. Facing the first ball of this round, by Pat CumminsRohit tried to flick a delivery that was angled outside off-stump and then straightened slightly. Unfortunately, he only managed to get the lead.

The ball flies to the ravine, where Mitchell Marsh An amazing catch was made. Initially, Marsh tried to reverse the ball over his head, but it popped out of his hands. Marsh showed excellent reflexes and awareness, quickly adjusted, grabbed the ball near his left shoulder and completed a wonderful shot.

The dismissal marked another success for Cummins, who once again outplayed his opponents. Rohit looked calm during his 40-ball stay and seemed to have settled into his innings, but was dismissed for just 9 runs. The breakthrough was exactly what Australia needed at that stage of the game as it nullified Rohit's previous efforts. The Indian skipper's recent performance has added to his dismal results of just 31 runs in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, averaging just 6.2 runs per game.

Here's how fans reacted on X (formerly Twitter):

We last saw Rohit Sharma wearing a white dress. Thanks to Rohit Sharma for some great innings.

— Engineer Nerd. (@mainbhiengineer) December 30, 2024

Congratulations to Rohit Sharma on an amazing Test career…

Happy retirement, your service will be missed 🥲 pic.twitter.com/G94eOWBMqS

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) December 30, 2024

I have been watching Test cricket for 15 years but I have never seen Rohit Sharma play a single match outside India and win

Thank you Rohit Sharma, please retire now. you won't be missed #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/eCvOiViajO

— Arav (@sigma__male_) December 30, 2024

Thank you Rohit Sharma for all the memories 🙏

You won't be missed. pic.twitter.com/OP5qOE0TAD

— M. (@Iconiic_Kohli) December 30, 2024

Defeated Shubman Gill, India's second highest run-scorer this year

Changed the batting position of KL Rahul, who performed well in the opening game

Rohit Sharma did all this just to score 12 runs in 2 innings, shameless.#rohitsharma #shubmangil #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/s6fhUnDrMF

— Prateek (@prateek_295) December 30, 2024

Good news: Rohit Sharma has now taken more wickets than Bumrah in this series. Bad news: 31 pic.twitter.com/DzySIyLG6j

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) December 30, 2024

9 points scored in final frame of T20i
9 points in final test game

Thanks for all the memories Rohit Sharma 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8n2Off6WYu

— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) December 30, 2024

Never seen a more selfish captain than Rohit Sharma.

period.

— Dr. Shivam 'da' (@angryoldman27) December 30, 2024

Scott Borland faced 101 shots in this game.

Rohit Sharma has faced 70 runs in this series. #INDvAUS #boxingdaytest

— Jamie Alt 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie) December 29, 2024

Rohit Sharma competed with Lyon and Bolan to face more deliveries but failed 💔 pic.twitter.com/1dwKpXkknq

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 30, 2024

He can't hit the ball.
He can't bowl
He cannot be captain
He can't play
He can't motivate the team
He can't attack

But saaar he said funny things in Stamp Mic gave him another 100 Trail Match

Chokma, you are a burden to the team, happy retirement Rohit Sharma#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Klyxaw0U6d

— Rajasthan Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau) December 30, 2024

It's time for Rohit Sharma to say 'goodbye' to Test cricket 🏏

– Rohit failed miserably and scored only 31 runs in 5 innings in BGT 2024-25 😯 Even Lyon scored more than Rohit 😶‍🌫️

– It’s time for Dhurv Jurel to replace Rohit Sharma for the SCG Test 💯#RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/JaIkb3NZ4N

— Richard Kettleboro (@RichKettle07) December 30, 2024

Earlier in the day, Australia ended their second innings at 234 with Nathan Lyon (40 off 55) being the last to be dismissed. India need to equal their record of 340 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series and keep alive their hopes of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.