Rohit Sharma’s absence from India’s fifth Gavaskar Trophy Border Test against Australia could start a new chapter for Indian cricket. After a poor performance, Sharma decided to withdraw from the Sydney Test. Sunil Gavaskar said this could be the first time an Indian captain has been dropped from the starting XI due to poor form. However, former India star Sanjay Manjrekar, a member of the official broadcaster’s commentary panel, was curious that little was being said about Rohit’s absence from the game.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who made comments during the match, did not inquire in detail about Rohit Sharma’s absence. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah said: “Our captain showed leadership by choosing to rest in this game. It shows that this team is very united. There is no selfishness. Whatever is in line It’s in the best interest of the team and we all do that.
However, after the toss, Manjrekar was curious that the issue was rarely talked about in what was one of the biggest stories in Indian cricket this year,
“Very mysterious, coming from Ravi (Shastri). I’m surprised. I don’t understand this cloak and dagger thing in Indian cricket. It’s a matter of Indian cricket culture. We are just in our operations Confidentiality.
“We have to share with the fans that they are the ones who make cricket such a great sport in India. When they see Bumrah quitting, the first thought that comes to their mind is what happened to Rohit Sharma thing? Did he choose to quit?
Manjrekar is also curious about what “resting” means for someone who has played one Test less than others.
“I believe the official line is that he chose to rest. Will the fans accept that? This guy didn’t play in the first Test and he didn’t play domestic cricket before the New Zealand series. If anyone needs a rest, he’s playing this Test. Captain,” he added.
“That’s how I feel about Indian cricket culture. We have some great cricketers and fans follow them passionately. We just don’t give them what they deserve through this very mysterious and secretive operation surrounding some important matters. fact.
“Rohit is not an all-time great player and his exclusion is mysterious. If it was Virat Kohli, I could understand. But Rohit has scored over 60 in one overseas century Tests, on average only 40 times.
Later, Manjrekar posted on Be talked about.
This is typical of Rohit Sharma. Do the right thing and do what’s right for the team. But cannot understand the “cloak and dagger” surrounding this issue. It wasn’t even talked about during the toss.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 2, 2025
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