Any Test Team Can Defeat Rohit Sharma! India Captain Faces Flak After J&K Beat Mumbai In Ranji Trophy

India captain Rohit Sharma found himself under fire from fans after Mumbai's Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Jammu & Kashmir at the BKC Ground in Mumbai.

Following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy disappointment in Australia, Rohit, alongside several Indian cricketers, turned to the domestic circuit to regain form ahead of the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Playing his first Ranji Trophy game in a decade, Rohit had a forgettable outing. The seasoned opener managed only 34 runs across both innings, falling for just 3 in the first innings and scoring 31 in the second. His underwhelming performance drew criticism, especially as Mumbai suffered a stunning five-wicket defeat against an inspired Jammu & Kashmir side.

Jammu & Kashmir, with a spirited performance, outclassed a Mumbai team brimming with international stars like Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shardul Thakur. This victory marked J&K's first win over Mumbai in a decade; their last triumph against the 42-time champions came in December 2014 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Here's a look at what the fans have to say.

''When you have Rohit Sharma as captain..Any test team can defeat them..'', another fan wrote.

''Rohit Sharma is giving winning gifts to everyone except for his team'', a fan vented out.

In this match, J&K showcased a clinical all-round display. After restricting Mumbai to manageable totals in both innings, their batters successfully chased down the 205-run target, despite some mid-innings hiccups. The win solidified J&K's position at the top of Group A, with 29 points from six matches.

J&K now head into their final group-stage clash against Baroda, needing just a single point to ensure their qualification. Baroda, currently second in the group with 27 points from five games, are playing Maharashtra. A first-innings lead for Baroda in their final match could complicate Mumbai's chances of advancing. Even a bonus-point victory against Meghalaya in their last game might not be enough for Mumbai, as their fate now depends on the results of the other matches in Group A.

This defeat not only highlighted Mumbai's struggles despite their star-studded lineup but also showcased J&K's growth as a competitive side in domestic cricket. The focus now shifts to the remaining matches, where both J&K and Baroda aim to secure their spots in the knockout stage.