Rohit Sharma who came out to open the innings in red-ball cricket in Vizianagaram with Mayank Agarwal had a horrendous start and his stay at the crease lasted for just a couple of deliveries.
Vernon Philander managed to get Rohit. After Rohit’s dismal show with the bat in the practice match, fans started trolling the 32-year-old.
Don't know which is more funny – Rohit opening in tests and getting out on duck or Rohit opening in tests
— Nitesh (@k_nitzz23) September 28, 2019
Series hasn't even started, Rohit Sharma already scoring ducks. But likes post about Rahul for doing the same lol. Absolutely no shame.
Would like see faces of the likes of Ganguly, some self proclaimed experts and obviously, Rohit fans.
— Sharique (@ShariqueAghaz) September 28, 2019
Rohit Sharma fall 200 runs short from smashing a Double Century!#Betterthanrahul🤔
— Bhavya Shah (@BhavyaShah2612) September 28, 2019
BomB 💣 Another 200 For Rohit Sharma 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/25qRQvGw6i
— Trollvk_haters™ (@TrollvkH) September 28, 2019
Earlier, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh had also opined that Rohit can be tried at the top of the order. Also, India vice-captain in Test cricket, Ajinkya Rahane, suggested that Rohit should be given more opportunities in Test cricket.
India will face South Africa in a three-match Test series, the first Test will be played in Vizag while the remaining two Tests will be held in Pune and Ranchi.