legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar called India captain Rohit Sharma’s decision to “step aside” in the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) a “brave decision,” saying that Rohit looked “out of his depth” during the series.
“The captain, Rohit Sharma, was out of his depth. Taking the brave step to step aside due to his form has raised big questions about his future in Test cricket,” Gavaskar wrote in his column in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Rohit’s form was not the only concern. Virat Kohli also struggled. In eight innings, Virat scored just 190 runs at an average of 23.75, while Rohit managed only 31 runs in the three Test matches of the series.
Fans and former cricketers are now discussing the futures of both Rohit and Virat. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir also spoke about this, saying the team would benefit from any decisions made by these players regarding their careers.
“I can’t comment on any player’s future. It’s up to them as well. If they still have the hunger and passion, they are strong individuals who can hopefully keep taking Indian cricket forward. Whatever they decide will be in the team’s best interest. I have to be fair and equal to everyone in the dressing room,” Gambhir said during the post-match press conference.
