According to Laxman, it was evident that England had set a trap for him and an experienced player like Sharma ought to have known better. The Indian opener was dismissed for 21 in the second innings. With KL Rahul (5) and Virat Kohli (20) also back in the hut, India went to lunch in the doldrums at 56 for 3.
In an interaction with ESPN Cricinfo, Laxman questioned Sharma’s shot selection and commented:
Laxman added that once Rahul got out early, it was imperative for Sharma to carry on, particularly after he had got his eye in. The former batter added:
Rohit Sharma needs to have other options when confronted with short ball: VVS Laxman
Rohit Sharma has looked in control almost every time he has gone out to bat since taking over as opener, even in overseas conditions. Laxman, though, agrees that Sharma cannot justify playing the pull if he keeps getting out to it. He reckoned:
Indian captain Kohli also perished just before lunch, in familiar fashion. He nicked one outside off from Sam Curran to set off wild celebrations in the England camp.
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