‘Captain cry baby’: Australian media slams Rohit Sharma for frustration at Jaiswal

In a scathing critique, Australian newspaper The West Australian has labeled Indian captain Rohit Sharma as “Captain Cry-Baby” following his visible frustration on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

The report highlighted Rohit Sharma’s animated reactions after Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped three catches, including two straightforward chances, during Australia’s innings.

The headline, accompanied by the remark “Turns out Kohli isn’t the only sook in the Indian side,” drew sharp reactions from cricket fans.

The back page of tomorrow’s The West Australian.@westaustralian @TheWestSport pic.twitter.com/K6R7EC1sVy

— Jakeb Waddell (@JakebWaddell) December 29, 2024

The West Australian’ report also emphasized tensions within the Indian team, stating:

“Tensions in the Indian camp in the angsty Boxing Day Test have been exposed by captain Rohit Sharma’s blow-up at a young teammate. Indian boy wonder Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped three catch chances – including two sitters – as the visitors chased Australian wickets in the Melbourne showdown.”

This comes just days after Australian media referred to former Indian captain Virat Kohli as a “clown,” reigniting debates about on-field emotions and sportsmanship in high-stakes matches.

Indian fans have criticized the Australian press for what they view as unwarranted personal attacks on players, while others see it as part of the ongoing rivalry between the two cricketing powerhouses.