India\u2019s batting woes continued on Day 4 of the third Test at Gabba as captain Rohit Sharma once again failed to make an impact, dismissed for just 10 runs off 27 balls by Australia skipper Pat Cummins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit's form in the ongoing series has raised concerns, as Pujara emphasised that adjusting from opening the innings to batting in the middle order can create uncertainty, affecting a player\u2019s momentum and decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit\u2019s dismissal came in familiar fashion, as Cummins found his edge for the sixth time in 12 innings. Cummins set him up with a sharp bouncer before delivering a good-length ball that tempted the Indian captain into a drive. Rohit, attempting a punch through the off side, failed to account for the bounce and seam movement, nicking it to the slip cordon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It wasn't a length where you can drive. We have seen that even a fuller-length ball it's hard to drive. He, kind of tried to punch that ball. He should have defended that ball, allowing the ball to come to him rather than going for that ball. And I think the tough part is he hasn't been, amongst runs, and that's where the pressure is,\u201d said Pujara on Star Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Previously an opener, Rohit has dropped to number 6 to accommodate KL Rahul at the top of the order. According to Pujara, the adjustment may be playing on Rohit\u2019s mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe has been opening the innings, now he's batting at number 6. That is for the team, but I still feel that when you are so much used to opening the innings and when you have to wait, then you put yourself in that doubt. I mean, it doesn't help you when you're opening innings and you suddenly start batting at number 6. So that you don't get that momentum either,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Rohit\u2019s early dismissal, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja offered some respite to the Indian innings with a solid 67-run partnership. Rahul, riding his luck after being dropped by Steve Smith on the first ball of the day, looked in fine touch. He played a series of elegant strokes to reach 84, only to fall short of a century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe has been opening the innings, now he's batting at number 6. That is for the team, but I still feel that when you are so much used to opening the innings and when you have to wait, then you put yourself in that doubt. I mean, it doesn't help you when you're opening innings and you suddenly start batting at number 6. So that you don't get that momentum either,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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