IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma Dismissed After Six Runs, Livid Fans Say ‘Retire’ And ‘Go Home’

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In a frustrating start to India's first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai, captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just six runs, triggering a wave of criticism from fans online.

Rohit, who has struggled in Test matches against Bangladesh, became the first wicket to fall, caught at slip after facing 19 balls, leaving India at a precarious 34-3 by the 10th over.

Bangladesh's young pacer Hasan Mahmud was the star of the early session, claiming all three wickets, including that of Rohit Sharma. Mahmud could have dismissed the Indian skipper earlier but for an umpire's call that saved Rohit from a leg-before decision on his 13th ball.

However, Mahmud didn't have to wait long. Just six balls later, he produced an outswinger that Rohit nicked to the slip cordon, ending his brief stay at the crease. Rohit's average against Bangladesh has now fallen to 9.75, his lowest against any opponent in Test cricket.

The Indian captain's struggles against Bangladesh continue to be a talking point, as this is the only team against which he has failed to score a fifty in Test matches. Heading into this game, he had a poor average of 11.00 against the Tigers, with previous scores of 6, 6, and 21.

Rohit's dismissal today marked the first time he has been removed for single digits in the first innings of a home Test. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to express their displeasure. One frustrated user wrote, "I might get cooked but still I will speak fact. Please retire Rohit Sharma, it's getting difficult for us to defend your selfless PR."

Another remarked, "Indian captain Rohit Sharma departs for 6(19)... Thanks for your service... Go home." A third fan mocked Rohit's form, sarcastically commenting, "Rohit Sharma had been practicing continuously for 3 days just to score 6 runs."

With key players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli also dismissed cheaply, India finds itself in a tough spot early in the match. The onus now lies on the middle order to rescue the innings, but the early collapse has already dampened hopes of a strong start against the Tigers.