Rohit Sharma Urges Rishabh Pant to Adjust Batting Aggression

After India's 184-run defeat to Australia in the fourth Test, captain Rohit Sharma criticized Rishabh Pant's reckless batting decisions that contributed to the team's collapse. Pant's aggressive style, admired for its match-winning potential, led to two poor dismissals: one to a scoop shot against Scott Boland and another to a pull shot off Travis Head. Rohit emphasized the need for Pant to assess game situations better and find a balance between aggression and caution, especially as India was in a strong position at 121-3 when Pant was dismissed. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar also expressed frustration over Pant's shot selection, calling the first dismissal 'completely unnecessary.' Additionally, Rohit explained Shubman Gill's absence from the match was a strategic decision to strengthen the bowling attack. The loss has now put Australia ahead in the five-match series, leading 2-1.