'Subdued' Rohit under pressure

New Delhi - India's second Test drubbing in Adelaide showed that captain Rohit Sharma was failing to bring the aggression needed to beat Australia on their own turf, leading cricket luminaries said.

- AFP

The tourists were thrashed by 10 wickets inside three days of the pink ball match last Sunday, as Australia levelled the series 1-1.

Rohit, 37, returned to lead the team after missing India's opening win in Perth due to the birth of his second child, but crashed out with scores of three and six.

He had dropped down to No 6 in the batting order from his usual opening slot in favour of KL Rahul, who played a key part in the Perth Test victory.

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri said Rohit (above) should revert to the top to allow him to play to his attacking strengths.