As captain, Rohit faced some significant challenges. Before the Test series against Australia, India suffered their first home Test series defeat in 12 years, losing 0-3 to New Zealand. This was also India's first-ever whitewash in a home Test series since 2000.

Rohit wasn't alone in his struggles during the match. His opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, was dismissed cheaply for just 5 runs, and while Ajinkya Rahane showed some signs of promise, he too was out for just 12. The pressure on Mumbai’s top order continued to mount, with the team facing a tough challenge on the day.

After a long gap of nine years, Rohit Sharma made his return to Ranji Trophy for Mumbai during the second round against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sharad Cricket Academy Ground BKC in Mumbai on Thursday,