Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has pointed out potential reason behind Rohit Sharma’s return for T20I series against Afghanistan, starting on January 11.
Saba opined that Hardik Pandya’s fitness issues could be the key reason that selectors have recalled Rohit Sharma as India’s T20I captain.
“Until now, the selectors had shown faith in Hardik Pandya as a captain but questions are being raised because of Hardik Pandya’s injury. That’s why the selectors have gone back to Rohit Sharma to bring stability, both as a captain and a batter”, Saba Karim said on Sports18.
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Notably, post the T20 World Cup 2022, Hardik Pandya has been leading the side in the shortest format. However, his ankle injury during the World Cup 2023 ruled him out from IND vs SA T20Is and the upcoming IND vs AFG series.
Saba also mentioned that Rohit Sharma’s aggressive approach at the top might also have played a role in changing selectors’ mind.
“Along with that, the aggression Rohit Sharma has shown in ODI cricket and he has been speaking about it always. That is another big reason.”, the former wicketkeeper-batter added.
