Sunil Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin bid farewell after the Brisbane Test against Australia. Meanwhile, speculation is rising that Rohit Sharma may soon step down as the captain of the Test team. Former Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma might relinquish his captaincy after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit is currently struggling with poor form, and his leadership has been facing constant scrutiny.
Sunil Gavaskar’s View on Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy
Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that if Rohit Sharma’s poor form continues, he may step down as the captain of the Indian Test team. Gavaskar believes that while Rohit will definitely want to play in the upcoming matches against Australia if he continues to struggle as a batsman, he may make the difficult decision to leave the captaincy. According to Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma is a very honest cricketer who would not want to be a burden on the team. If his form doesn’t improve, he will likely step down voluntarily.
“He’s a very conscientious cricketer, he will not want to be a burden on the team.”
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The Decision Ahead
Gavaskar also emphasized that if Rohit Sharma’s struggles persist, he may have to decide his future with the team. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and potential future captain Jasprit Bumrah will play a key role in determining whether Rohit Sharma should remain in the playing XI.
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Rohit’s Dedication to Indian Cricket
Gavaskar further highlighted that Rohit Sharma’s dedication to Indian cricket is unquestionable. As someone who deeply cares about the team’s success, if his form doesn’t improve in the next few matches, he is likely to take responsibility and leave the captaincy.
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1, with the Brisbane Test ending in a draw.