“Rohit Sharma, I really don’t want to see you…”

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden The Indian captain urged Rohit Sharma To bring more energy and aggression to his batting as the tourists face a tough task in the ongoing third Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane.

After the disastrous collapse of India’s top order on Day 3, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will need to put together a long partnership if the defending Border-Gavaskar Trophy champions are to make a comeback in the ongoing Gabba Test against the mighty Aussies.

Matthew Hayden urges Rohit Sharma to bring energy and aggression to Gabba’s crucial Test

Australia set India a massive target by posting 445 runs in the first innings, but the tourists’ batting line-up collapsed under pressure at The Gabba. Top Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant They all failed to make significant contributions against Australia.

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With the Indian cricket team still trailing by 394 runs to Australia, Matthew Hayden has stressed the need for Rohit Sharma to handle his innings with more energy which was lacking in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

The cricket expert urged Rohit to play with great energy and determination at least for his own good, saying the Indian skipper needs to bring his avatar to pull his team out of a precarious situation in the ongoing Gabba Test against Australia.

When I think of him, I think of a batsman who scores runs: Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden said on Star Sports: “When I think of Rohit Sharma, I think of a batsman who scores free-scoring runs. You look at those double hundreds in one-day cricket, his magnificence in the short formats. For Rohit Sharma absolutely, he needs to “To have great intent and energy about him. When I remember Adelaide’s first game here a long time ago, he was a bit slow. I’ll say to him as his partner: ‘I don’t really want to see you defending the ball here.’

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I want him to be on the ball, ready to fight, because his natural style of play will flow. Energy and determination will push that front foot further towards the ball. Rohit, what I want you to do, brother, is to play with great energy and determination, and I have these two words that might motivate him to think about his preparations.

Matthew Hayden urges Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to build key partnership for India’s comeback in Gabba Test

Meanwhile, the former Australian opener also stressed the importance of a strong partnership between Rohit Sharma and Kal Rahul to help India recover from their difficult situation in the ongoing crucial third Test against Australia at The Gabba.

Both players need to build a solid foundation for India to get back into the game. However, Rohit is under pressure due to his recent batting struggles and his controversial decision to bowl first after winning the toss in Brisbane.

Despite the criticism, Hayden believes the Indian skipper has a great chance to prove himself, both as a captain and as a batsman in Brisbane, as a strong and powerful performance from Rohit will not only turn things around in India’s favour, but also boost morale. For the team and its supporters.