Indian skipper Rohit Sharma faces heavy criticism after India’s defeat in the fourth Test Granica-Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali did not hold back, accusing Rohit of shaking the team’s confidence by deciding to return as the opener despite his recent poor form.
Disorder in the batting lineup
Rohit, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons, opted to bat lower in the second and third Tests to adjust KL Rahul. Rahul, after excelling in Perth, took over as opener, leaving Rohit to contribute with the no. 6. However, after a series of poor performances, Indian the skipper returned to his starting position, which disrupted the team’s batting order.
The change saw KL Rahul, one of India’s most consistent batsmen on tour, move to No. 3. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was dropped, further unsettling the line-up. Rohit’s gamble, however, did not pay off. His figures of 3 and 9 in Melbourne left his average in the series down to a dismal 6.20, the worst ever for an Indian captain traveling to Australia.
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Basit Ali’s Blunt Take
Commenting on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali did not hold back. “Did India get overconfident after first Test win?” he asked. “Rohit is out of form and the run scorer, KL Rahul, you have put him under pressure too. Aapne team ka confidence bilkul shatter kar diya (You shattered the confidence of the team).”
Ali’s criticism went beyond tactical decisions. He suggested that Rohit’s declining form and fitness were signs that he should step down as captain. “I think the time has come for Rohit to step down; Jasprit Bumrah is set to captain for the final Test. You have served India a lot but your body is not supporting you now,” he added.
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