Twitter reactions: Rohit Sharma gets slammed for poor show

Rohit Sharma’s poor Test form continued today after the right-handed middle order batsman was dismissed for just two runs in the first innings of the ongoing 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

There were a lot of cried for his removal from the starting XI ahead of the 2nd Test. But, Kohli and coach Kumble thought of giving him another chance to prove his worth.

However, he failed to make use of the opportunity and failed miserably. A smooth knock today would have helped him a lot to justify his place. The situation was just perfect. India was brought down to 187/4 after Neil Wagner got rid of the frustrating Pujara and break the 141 runs stand for the 5th wicket which also involved Ajinkya Rahane.

Pujara and Rahane brought back India to safety after a poor start to the match where India lost both of its openers – Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan – for single digit scores along with Kohli for just 9 runs.

Sharma should have played on with Rahane and built on the pressure on the Kiwis. But, unfortunately, he was unsuccessful and was trapped LBW from off-spinner Jeetan Patel.

Eden is his happy hunting ground. Rohit scored 177 on Test debut at this venue. It was at the same venue where struck the unimaginable 264 run knock. It was hoped that he might also be able to get his Test career back on track at the same venue. But, as of now, he has failed. Let’s see what he does in the second innings.

JUST IN: Rohit Sharma misses out on maiden Test triple ton by 298 runs only.#IndvsNZ #EdenGardens #250thTest

— Rohit Joshi (@emceeaarjay) September 30, 2016

Queue:ueue :: Indian Test Team:Rohit Sharma #INZvsNZ

— Vignesh (@MadridistaSays) September 30, 2016

Rohit Sharma: The only "Sharma ji ka beta" no one would want to compare their child to. 😀#INDvsNZ

— Vikas Agarwal (@vikasvaani) September 30, 2016

So what if Rohit Sharma got out scoring 2 runs. Even 2 runs are important if it helps India in winning the match. Respect our legends!

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) September 30, 2016

Rohit sharma scores twice as much as shikhar dhawan…no doubts whatsoever regarding his talent…#EdenGardens

— TIRBHAWAN CHAHAL (@TIRBHAWANCHAHAL) September 30, 2016

Vinod Kambli scored 1084 runs in 21 Test innings & was axed. Rohit Sharma has scored 1051 runs in 34 Test innings but would get more chances

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) September 30, 2016

The splendid work done by our jawans — C Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane — has been neutralised by Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. #indvsnz

— Prasad (@PrasadrsTOI) September 30, 2016

There is no point talking about Rohit Sharma's Test failures anymore. #IndvNZ

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) September 30, 2016

Most over rated Rohit sharma gets it. Can we have manish pandey, aparajith and other deserving youngsters a chance. #rohitoverrated

— prassana™ (@Prassanatrs) September 30, 2016

Cook: "Maggi is ready"
Rohit Sharma: " I'm on my way "

— Shrujan (@5hruj4n) September 30, 2016

Whether it's an international match, ipl or domestic cricket, Rohit Sharma do make his place in Twitter top trends #Talent

— Zeeshan (@zshamsi34) September 17, 2016

R Ashwin has a better average, more runs, more fifties, more centuries and more wickets than Rohit Sharma in test cricket #INDvNZ

— Baniye Ka Dimag (@RaeesKameena) September 30, 2016

Rohit Sharma going to make his place in Twitter trend again, he does it so effortlessly #INDvNZ https://t.co/hqjflwBvwl

— Zeeshan (@zshamsi34) September 30, 2016

The curious case of Rohit Sharma continues in Test Cricket; which is quite frustrating!
Yet another low score against his name..#INDvNZ

— Abhishek Barthur (@imabhi27) September 30, 2016

Rohit sharma promised to join Dhawan for the evening show of MS biopic. Hence he left early.

— prassana™ (@Prassanatrs) September 30, 2016

So what if this is a test match. Rohit Sharma didn't waste too many balls. All for the team & country!

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) September 30, 2016

I have no idea what Rohit Sharma is doing in Test Cricket, Stuart Binny at least pani toh deta hai. Iska team mein kya kam?? #indvsnz

— Lt Co Ankur Kulkarni (@ankurkulkarni27) September 30, 2016

Shikhar Dhawan & Rohit Sharma are best friends of Virat Kohli.. That's why he gives them more chances..

— Rohan K (@number1critiic) September 30, 2016

And they thought Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan are better test batsmen than Gautam Gambhir .?#IndvsNZ

— Gaurav Pathak ?? (@itsGauravPathak) September 30, 2016