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 Sharma failed on his return to Ranji Trophy. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umar Nazir picked up his wicket early in the game but did not celebrate it at all. Here's why.