The third ongoing test in between Australia and India at the Gabba was a challenging affair for the Indian cricket team. With Australia showing a dominant batting performance, the pressure increased on the Indian bowlers, leading to visible frustration among the players. This tension reached a boiling point when the Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his displeasure with the bowler Akash Deep during a particularly wayward delivery.

Rohit Sharma loses his cool on Akash Deep

As the match progressed, it became clear that India were struggling to contain Australia's batting line-up. The home team, led by strong performances from Travis Head and Steve Smithhe made an impressive total of 445 runs. Despite that Jasprit BumrahA commendable six-wicket haul, lack of support from the other bowlers put India in a precarious position. The body language of the Indian players as they played reflected their growing frustration, especially as Alex Carey managed to resist their efforts with the bat.

Rohit, known for his honesty on the field, did not hold back when Akash hit a wayward delivery outside the off stump to Carey. In a moment caught on camera, Rohit sarcastically asked Akash: "Abbe, what's wrong with me?" which in translation means "Is there something in your brain?" This outburst highlighted not only Rohit's frustration but also the pressure he was feeling as captain during the crunch game.

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The captain's dilemma after being frustrated dis on ffield for India

Rohit's choice to include Akash in the KSI game raised eyebrows ahead of the match. Akash was brought in as a replacement for Harshit Ranawho struggled in previous outings. While Rohit aimed to bolster his bowling attack with Akash's ability to maintain tight lines and lengths, the fielding performance did not live up to expectations. As Australia capitalized on India's mistakes, Rohit's captaincy came under scrutiny, with critics pointing to defensive strategies that allowed Australia's forwards to dominate.

The pressure mounted as India faced another batting collapse in response to Australia's total. With Rohit struggling for form - having scored just 3 and 6 in the last two innings - questions about his leadership and batting prowess began to circulate among fans and analysts. The stakes were high; a loss in this Test could seriously affect India's chances in the World Test Championship (WTC) and potentially threaten Rohit's position as captain.

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