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Rohit Sharma is unlikely to proceed as a Take a look at cricketer after the Australia sequence.© AFP
India captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to be a part of the facet’s plans, so far as the Take a look at set-up is anxious, submit the continued Border Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia. Rohit has come underneath fierce criticism for his latest poor kind with the bat, whereas his management has additionally come underneath heavy scrutiny within the aftermath of India’s dwelling Take a look at sequence loss to New Zealand. In response to a report within the Instances of India, Rohit is unlikely to proceed as a Take a look at cricketer after the sequence towards Australia, however his retirement from the format won’t be imminent.
Whereas Rohit’s exit may put the crew in a state of uncertainty, the report additionally explored the potential for star batter Virat Kohli’s return as captain.
Kohli stepped down from the position as India’s most profitable Take a look at captain. He led India in 68 matches with an impressive win price, successful 40 matches whereas solely dropping 17.
He was additionally the primary Indian captain to win a Take a look at sequence in Australia (a 2-1 success in 2018/19). His potential re-elevation might stem from the truth that the selectors might not have sufficient religion within the youthful era of gamers, so far as captaincy in involved.
Rohit’s unsure future might properly imply that he has already performed his last Take a look at, with stories rising over the previous few days that the India captain won’t function within the series-deciding Take a look at towards Australia, getting underway in Sydney on Friday.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir did not precisely rule out the prospect of Rohit warming the bench in Sydney. He stated that the ultimate name on the enjoying XI can be taken after trying on the pitch on match day.
“Everything is fine with Rohit and I don’t think it’s anything traditional. The head coach is here and that should be good enough. We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise (the team) tomorrow,” Gambhir stated at a press convention.
Requested once more if Rohit can be a part of that crew, Gambhir responded: “The answer remains the same.”
(With AFP Inputs)
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