IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah 25, Rohit Sharma 22 - The Shocking Comparison of India Stars!

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In Bengali, there is a saying 'Karor Poushmash to Karor Sorbonash' (Someone's blessing is someone's doom), Rohit Sharma is definitely feeling the gloomier part of the phrase. On the contrary, Jasprit Bumrah has been India's bowling maverick so far this series.

The India captain has been enduring a horrendous campaign against Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, and it continues in Melbourne as well.

Rohit came to Melbourne with just 19 runs in the series after 3 innings. Well, things have gone south for the India skipper as he fell for just 3 in the first innings at the MCG. A short ball from Pat Cummins was enough as Rohit's attempted pull only found Scott Boland at mid-wicket.

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in BGT 2024

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has firmly established himself as a key force with the ball, scalping an impressive 25 wickets in the series so far. While Bumrah's fiery spells have kept the Australian batters on edge, the same cannot be said for captain Rohit Sharma's outings with the bat. In stark contrast, Rohit has managed to score only 22 runs in four innings - fewer runs than Bumrah's wickets.

This striking comparison underlines the gulf in performances between the two stalwarts of Indian cricket. Bumrah, with his unrelenting accuracy, searing pace and discipline, has been a nightmare for the Australian batting order. His ability to deliver breakthroughs in crunch moments has been pivotal in keeping India competitive in the ongoing series.

Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, has been a shadow of the prolific batter he's known to be. Dismissed for single-digit scores in Adelaide and Melbourne, the Indian skipper seems to be struggling to find his rhythm on Australian pitches.

When your pace bowler outperforms you in a metric meant for batters, it's a clear sign that something is amiss. While Bumrah continues to carry India's hopes, Rohit's dismal run has left the team grappling for stability at the top.

To make matters worse for Rohit, it was Bumrah who led the Indian team in Perth which saw them getting the lead in the series. Since Rohit's arrival and inclusion into the team, India has lost one match and has drawn the Brisbane encounter courtesy of rain. As India battles to regain the supremacy, Rohit Sharma's prospects look bleaker at the end of every session.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah - The Contrasting Fortunes in BGT 2024

Rohit Sharma Runs in BGT 2024

2nd Test - 3 & 6

3rd Test - 10

4th Test - 3

**Rohit Sharma didn't play the first match due to the birth of his second child.

Jasprit Bumrah Wickets in BGT 2024

1st Test - 5/30 & 3/42

2nd Test - 4/61 & 0/2

3rd Test - 6/76 & 3/18

4th Test - 4/99

Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah has scored 20 runs at an average of 6.67 in this series.