Rohit Sharma's Unconventional Training Drill with Baseball Bat Raises Eyebrows as Pressure Mounts on India Captain Ahead of MCG Test

The 36-year-old top-order batter has been facing a tough run of form in the series, only scoring 19 runs in three innings. As the series is currently tied at 1-1, the upcoming Test in Melbourne holds great significance for India. Not only is it crucial for India's chances of taking the lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but it is also vital for keeping their dreams of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final alive.

As the Indian skipper, Rohit’s form is critical, and he knows that he needs to find his rhythm to help steer his team to victory.

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Interestingly, during the session, he was also seen clutching an ice pack to his knee, raising concerns about a potential injury. Despite the scare, it is evident that Rohit is fully committed to overcoming any physical setbacks to perform at his best.

Rohit has been in a lean patch since the latter half of 2024. Across 13 innings, he has only managed to score 153 runs, a worrying stat for a player of his caliber.

His struggles have been evident not just in the series against Australia but also in the recent Test encounters against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. With the pressure mounting, Rohit’s role as a leader is now more important than ever.

Alongside Rohit, Virat Kohli's form has also been a cause of worry despite a century from the batter in the first Test in Perth. Kohli's runs dried up in the second and third Test, and the batter will aim at making a strong comeback in the all-important Boxing Day Test, which begins December 26.

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