Rohit Sharma Called 'Captain Cry Baby' by Australian Media

Dec 30, 2024 Komal Das

The Australian press has once again targeted Indian players, calling Virat Kohli a "clown" for clashing with debutant Sam Konstas and now labeling captain Rohit Sharma a "cry baby"

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After calling Kohli a "clown," the Perth tabloid targeted Rohit Sharma as a "cry baby" following his outbursts at Jaiswal over dropped catches in the Boxing Day Test

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The West Sport's headline "CAPTAIN CRY BABY" mocked Rohit Sharma with an image of him wearing a pacifier, calling him a "sook" like Kohli

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Rohit Sharma has been subdued on the Australia tour, following a 0-3 loss to New Zealand, and missed the Perth opener, where Bumrah led India to a 295-run victory

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Rohit's return saw Australia thrash India by 10 wickets in Adelaide and take a big lead in the rain-affected third Test at The Gabba

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India fought back in Melbourne, with Reddy's century reducing Australia's lead, followed by Bumrah and Siraj's strikes leaving the hosts at 91/6

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Australia reached 228/9, led by Labuschagne’s 70, with missed chances, including Jaiswal’s dropped catches, aiding their late recovery

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