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Xtra Time Web Desk: Rohit Sharma's poor form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy persisted as the Indian captain failed to make an impact with the bat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test. Rohit, who managed just 10 off 27 balls, fell to Pat Cummins, edging a delivery straight to Alex Carey.

Returning to the middle order at No.6—his first appearance there in six years—Rohit's comeback has been far from ideal. In Adelaide, his scores of 3 (23) and 9 (26) reflected his struggles. Arriving at the crease with India reeling at 44/4 after Rishabh Pant's dismissal on Day 3, Rohit faced an uphill battle. However, rain interruptions on Monday hindered any momentum he hoped to build.

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On Day 4, Rohit took 10 deliveries to get off the mark and found an early boundary against Cummins. A fortunate inside edge off Starc narrowly missed the stumps, but Pat Cummins' relentless pressure proved decisive. After unsettling Rohit with a sharp bouncer, Cummins claimed his wicket with a probing delivery in the 24th over.

Rohit's dismissal sparked mixed reactions among fans—some disappointed, others critical of the skipper’s performance. His form in 2024 continues to be a concern, with just 607 runs in 24 innings at an average of 26.39.

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India now faces mounting pressure, and Rohit's role as a senior batter remains under scrutiny as the series progresses.