In the context of the game...was Rohit’s knock really that bad?

[Silva]

Imo he is also getting picked ahead of rahul as well as rahane since in test cricket an opener shouldnt have to much trouble playing in the middle order. 

Edited January 7, 2018 by Silva

[King Tendulkar]

I think it was not a good knock . As he was too cautious . Shoudl have worked hard for 30 balls then backed his instincts . He was literally waiting for a full toss only 

 

a lot of Batters will learn from that 1 st innings and improve mindset . Frankly most of batters showed technically fine just to adopt slightly more positive mindset . By positive don’t mean come in swinging but if half volley drive it for 4 , if short and wide lick it past point 

[New guy]

So looking at stats, we played 5 more balls than SA did in their first innings but scored 77 less runs. Playing slow has cost us

[vayuu1]

So looking at stats, we played 5 more balls than SA did in their first innings but scored 77 less runs. Playing slow has cost us

The difference was saffers were playing bhuvi, shami,bumrah and Hardik while India faced four quality fast bowlers.

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[Trichromatic]

Played worst shot of the day.

 

Ball outside off, good length and nothing shot just to be played on at the crucial phase of the game.

 

 

[Captain]

Let's see what theory the OP comes up with this time to defend Rohit.

 

Survives thanks to a drop catch and then plays a pathetic shot after just one more ball

 

The guy's totally unfit to play the longer format.

[CoverDrive]

No hiding behind collective failure here. But I am sure he will get more chances

[New guy]

7 hours ago, vayuu1 said:

The difference was saffers were playing bhuvi, shami,bumrah and Hardik while India faced four quality fast bowlers.

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Did you see the second innings, we outbowled them easily. 

you can dish our bowling  all you want, there was no intention to score runs

[vayuu1]

Did you see the second innings, we outbowled them easily. 

you can dish our bowling  all you want, there was no intention to score runs

I am not dissing our bowling, my point is exactly what you said, but we could have bowled especially fielded better in the first innings Dhawan drop cost us 50 runs Shami drop cost us 50 runs.

 

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[jusarrived]

5 edges to score 21 runs lol

[maniac]

For what it’s worth had the 2nd best partnership of the 2nd innings....ok ok,put your torches and pitchforks down that was a joke

Edited January 8, 2018 by maniac

[bowl_out]

For what it is worth, he scored his second highest score of the match. Great innings 

[wanted_desi]

Hope this is last i will see of him. 

[Gollum]

57 minutes ago, maniac said:

For what it’s worth had the 2nd best partnership of the 2nd innings....ok ok,out your torches and pitchforks down that was a joke

Glad you clarified, I was ready with my weapons. 

[Gollum]

This was peak Rohit operating, this is the highest he is ever going to achieve in these conditions and it is simply not good enough. 

[Jimmy Cliff]

1 hour ago, wanted_desi said:

Hope this is last i will see of him. 

Why? If he stays in the side you can keep making money off him .

[wanted_desi]

5 hours ago, Jimmy Cliff said:

Why? If he stays in the side you can keep making money off him .

Because watching India win in South Africa would bring more pleasure than earning few $$$..

[Cricketics]

Bas bot gaya Sharma Ji in South Africa. Well played.

 

 

Now Mumbai team need you in SMA trophy trophy. Mumbai already lost 1 game. Please go back. 

 

 

[urbestfriend]

For what its worth, he has achieved a distinction of scoring double digit in both innings. Pretty decent job.

[Texan]

Rohit followed his masterful knock of 11 runs in the first innings with a Bradmanesque innings of 10 runs in the second innings. In the process, he ended up being the ideal foil to the captain as they built a career defining partnership. Rohit's master class and perfect timing was on full display as during the course of the innings, he also expertly guided the ball into the evening sun such that the fielder expected to catch it was completely blinded and ended up missing the catch. 

 

After the captain departed, Rohit also was such an expert judge of the match situation that he realized instantly that the match cannot be won with his contributions alone and hence, he made the decision to drag the ball onto his stumps in order to conserve energy that can be better utilized in subsequent Test matches. Trends suggest he is all set to score 9 and 8 runs in the next Test match. 

 

Behold the genius!

 

Bow to thee.......