Rohit Sharma faces backlash after low score in first ODI against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Rohit Sharma scored just 11 runs off 21 balls in India's 259-run chase during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. His poor performance elicited sharp criticism from fans, who are calling for Yashasvi Jaiswal to replace him as opener permanently before the 2027 ODI World Cup. Axar Patel's four wickets helped dismiss England for 258, giving India a competitive target, but Sharma's early dismissal left fans frustrated. The backlash emphasizes the ongoing debate about Sharma's role on the team as new talent emerges.
- •Sharma dismissed for 11 runs, leaving India at 43 for 1 in the eighth over.
- •Axar Patel took four wickets, helping dismiss England for 258.
- •Fans demand Jaiswal's inclusion as opener before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •Critics highlight Sharma's declining strike rate as a concern.
- •Debate over Sharma's position intensifies with emerging talent.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Retire gracefully': Rohit Sharma faces fierce fan backlash, asked to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal after ENG vs IND 1st ODI
"With Rohit Sharma getting dismissed for a measly 11 runs, fans are showing him no mercy as they want the Hitman out in favor of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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