Rohit Sharma, facing a lean patch, emulated Sourav Ganguly by opting to bowl first at the Gabba against Australia. Ganguly's heroic 144 in 2003 remains the highest opposition captain's score at the venue, setting a precedent for Rohit. The Indian captain's recent struggles with the bat add pressure as he seeks to replicate Ganguly's leadership and performance.
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