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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing heavy criticism following India’s defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali did not hold back and accused Rohit of undermining the team’s confidence by choosing to return as an opener despite his recent poor form.
Disruption in batting lineup
Rohit, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons, opted to bat in a lower order in the second and third Test to accommodate KL Rahul. Rahul, who had excelled in Perth, took over as the opener, leaving Rohit to contribute from the No. 6 spot. However, after a series of disappointing performances, the Indian captain regained his opening spot, upsetting the batting order. of the team.
The reshuffle saw KL Rahul, one of India’s most consistent batsmen on the tour, move to the No. 3 spot. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was dropped, further rattling the lineup. Rohit’s gamble, however, did not bear fruit. His scores of 3 and 9 in Melbourne saw his series average drop to a dismal 6.20, the worst ever achieved by a touring Indian captain in Australia.
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Basit Ali’s forceful take
Commenting on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali did not hold back. “Did India get too confident after winning the first Test?” he questioned. “Rohit is not fit, and the one who was scoring runs, KL Rahul, you put pressure on him too. “Aapne team ka trust bilkul destroy kar diya (you destroyed the trust of the team).”
Ali’s criticism extended beyond tactical decisions. He suggested that Rohit’s deteriorating 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 should be named captain of the last Test. “You have served India a lot, but your body is not supporting you now,” he added.
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