During the lunch break commentary, former cricketer and broadcaster Sunil Gavaskar applauded Rohit Sharma’s decision to step down for the fifth Test against Australia. In a surprising move, the Indian cricket team decided to rest Rohit Sharma for the IND vs AUS fifth Test in Sydney. Despite his past misfires, Rohit took it upon himself to make room for Shubman Gill, putting the team’s needs above his own desire to play. This decision was in response to his recent struggles with form, having scored only 31 runs over three Tests. The team aims for a strong comeback at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as captain once again.
Gavaskar on Rohit
Gavaskar lauded the decision from Rohit. “So Rohit Sharma has opted out himself for Shubman Gill. He is discussing plans with Gambhir and Bumrah. It feels like it was completely his decision. This is truly admirable as a leader. Rohit has set an example.” he said.
Struggles with form
Rohit Sharma’s performance in the latter half of 2024 wasn’t up to his usual standards. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his batting average took a significant dip, adding extra pressure to the team’s batting line-up. His attempts to adapt by batting in the middle-order and later as an opener didn’t yield better results. Consequently, the team had to make the tough call to rest him for the crucial fifth Test.
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Leadership shift and team changes
With Rohit stepping aside, Jasprit Bumrah has taken on the role of captain. Bumrah praised Rohit’s leadership and courage in choosing to rest, showing great respect for his selfless decision. The batting line-up now includes Shubman Gill, who gets a chance to prove his mettle. Other notable changes in the playing XI for the Test include Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opening, followed by Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant.
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