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'Rohit And Kohli Should Have Retired...': Fans Get Frustrated After India's Collapse Vs New Zealand

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli failed in teh first IND vs NZ Test [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli failed in teh first IND vs NZ Test [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

The Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand proved to be a disappointment for Indian fans as captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli failed to make an impact, sparking a firestorm on social media. Sharma, known for his attacking flair, stepped out to counter New Zealand's Tim Southee, who delivered a peach of a delivery that jagged back in and uprooted Rohit’s stumps.

Rohit And Kohli’s Failures Trigger Fans’ Backlash

Fans were left bewildered by the captain’s approach, with many pointing out that this aggressive style in challenging conditions was like playing with fire. Twitter was ablaze with reactions, from disappointment to sharp criticism, as the top order’s fragility continued to haunt Indian cricket.

Entering at No. 3, Kohli looked composed initially, leaving a few deliveries outside off, only to be undone by a probing short of a length ball from New Zealand’s William O’Rourke. Using his height to perfection, O’Rourke found just enough bounce to coax a faint glove from Kohli’s attempted defense, sending the star batter back for a duck.

Social media buzzed with debates and discussions on Kohli’s continued struggles at the top order, with some fans claiming it was time for Kohli to hang up his boots in the longer format.

Time to Move On?: Fans Question Rohit and Kohli’s Place in Test Lineup

As the top order crumbled, frustrated fans didn’t hold back in voicing their concerns. Memes flooded social media, and hashtags calling for change started trending, with some suggesting that Rohit and Kohli’s days in Test cricket might be numbered.

Here’s a look at how Twitterati reacted to Rohit-Kohli’s failures:







Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan’s duck only intensified the online backlash as India struggled at 13/3. Fans vented their frustration, calling the top order a house of cards against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling.

Jaiswal and Pant Hold the Key to India’s Redemption Amid Fan Prayers

Jaiswal, batting on 8, has enjoyed a stroke of luck but has managed to hold his ground, forming a cautious partnership with Rishabh Pant, who remains on 3.

With India at 13/3, both batters will need to dig deep to help India turn the tide and put a competitive score on the board. India’s hopes now rests on the middle order to stabilize the innings.