Rohit Sharma’s Test decline: False shots, length issues and defence woes

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Rohit Sharma's Test Decline: False Shots, Length Issues and Defence Woes

A Look at the Factors Behind His Downfall

Rohit Sharma's Test batting average has plummeted in the last year, with a decline in his ability to defend against pace bowling and a rise in false shots.

Addressing the Opening Challenge

Rohit's success against fast bowlers was a key factor in his rise as India's best Test batter. However, his numbers have seen a freefall in the last 12 months, with an average of 18.50 and a dismissal every 29 balls.

Period Inngs Runs Balls Wkts Avg BpD
Oct 2019 – Sep 2023 39 1253 2299 22 56.95 104.5
Since Oct 2023 25 296 467 16 18.50 29.1

Not So Good Against 'Good Length'

Rohit's ability to defend against good length balls has been a major issue in the last year. His average against these deliveries has dropped to 12.00, with a dismissal every 30.5 balls.

Period Inngs Runs Wkts Ave BpD False shot %
Oct 2019 – Sep 2023 39 638 12 53.16 132.90 19.30
Since Oct 2023 25 120 10 12.00 30.50 28.80

Defence Against Pace

Rohit's defensive game against pace bowling has been a major concern in the last year. His dismissal rate against defensive shots has risen to 17.9, the worst in the world.

Period Inngs Balls Wkts BpD
Oct 2019 – Sep 2023 39 785 6 130.8
Since Oct 2023 23 197 11 17.9

The Impact of Short-Form Cricket

Rohit's success in shorter formats has had a negative impact on his Test numbers. His ability to defend against pace bowling has suffered, and his false shot percentage has risen.

A Possible Explanation

Rohit's trigger movements in recent times have led to issues while playing defensive shots. His front foot is often planted across without proper weight transfer, leading to problems while playing shots on good length.

A Look at Rohit's Record Across Formats

Format Inngs Runs Ave SR 100s 50s
Tests 24 996 45.27 49.50 2 4
ODIs 14 510 42.50 100.19 1 3
T20s 83 2201 27.51 133.88 0 14
Format Inngs Runs Ave SR 100s 50s
Tests 37 1152 32.00 61.67 4 4
ODIs 29 1412 52.29 119.35 2 11
T20s 41 1127 29.65 147.51 2 6

A Career of Solutions

Rohit's career has been marked by his ability to come up with solutions to problems that threatened his existence in cricket. He faces another challenge now, and if he can overcome it, we will be in for another exciting chapter in his illustrious career.



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