Rohit Sharma mocked with memes galore on social media, fans say 'never meant for Test cricket'

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Rohit Sharma, India's Test cricket captain, found himself at the centre of a social media storm following yet another dismal performance in the ongoing series against Australia.

After being dismissed for just 3 runs in the Melbourne Test on December 27, the 37-year-old's critics unleashed a barrage of online mockery, with many questioning his place in the format.

The latest failure added to a growing list of disappointing scores in the series. Rohit's struggles began in Adelaide, where he was dismissed for low scores of 3 and 6. Hopes for a comeback in Brisbane were dashed when he managed only 10 runs, and even his decision to promote himself to the top of the order in Melbourne did little to change his fortunes. His pull shot against Pat Cummins in Melbourne found only top edge, resulting in an easy catch for Scott Boland.

As the series unfolded, the frustrations of fans and cricket pundits mounted. Social media exploded with harsh reactions, many calling for his removal from the Test team. "I have been watching cricket for 14 years, and I've never seen a more overrated player than Rohit Sharma," wrote one fan.

Others were more blunt in their criticism: "Rohit Sharma is pound-for-pound the worst test captain India's ever had. The resources at his disposal, the stage the team was at when he inherited it, the absolute power he's been afforded by the board; it's amazing how badly he's f'ed this up."

The online vitriol only grew as Rohit's struggles continued. "Rohit Sharma is the worst thing that has happened to Indian Test cricket. He has no shame and he is selfish as fuck. Sack these mf and kick out this guy," another irate fan tweeted. The frustration was clear as fans vented their anger over his lack of consistency.

The stats weren't kind either. With just 25 runs from 5 innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit's batting average in Tests against Australia had plummeted below 30. In 15 matches against the Aussies, Rohit has only managed 730 runs, with his highest score being just 63. His batting average on Australian soil was hovering around 25, which further fueled the debate about his future in the longest format.

"Rohit Sharma in this BGT: Matches - 3, Innings - 5, Runs - 25, Average - 5," tweeted one fan. "Even tailenders are batting better than Rohit. He should retire with immediate effect."

Some went as far as declaring that Rohit was never meant for Test cricket, with one fan writing, "Averages mighty 36 in his apparent 'red ball peak' in the last 5 years. You may have fooled the masses but not me, Rohit Sharma. You were never meant for Test cricket. Just retire and free us all."

As the memes flooded in, Rohit Sharma's critics showed no mercy, highlighting his struggles and questioning whether he still deserved a place in India's Test squad. The India captain, once hailed for his white-ball brilliance, now faces a crucial crossroads in his career, with fans increasingly losing patience and calling for change at the helm of India's Test cricket team.