as Rohit Sharma Bollywood actress faces criticism for her batting form Vidya Balan India showed solidarity by defending its captain against growing speculation about his future. Rohit’s absence from the crucial fifth Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 caused a heated debate many question his place in the team. However, his supporters considered his selfless decision to put the interests of the team ahead of personal achievements.
Vidya Balan’s support for Rohit Sharma
Vidya Balan expressed her admiration for Rohit’s decision to sit out the Sydney Test to focus on his form. Balan X wrote in his post on the social network: “Rohit Sharma, what a superstar! It takes courage to pause and catch your breath. More power to you… Respect.” His post has garnered serious attention, resonating with many of Rohit’s supporters appreciating the decision at a tumultuous time in his career.
Rohit Sharma what a superstar 🤩!!
It takes courage to pause and catch your breath… More power to you… Respect 🙌 !! @ImRo45— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) January 4, 2025
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Brave decision by Rohit Sharma to step aside
Rohit’s decision to sit out the fifth Test came amid mounting criticism over his poor form in the BGT against Australia, where he managed just 31 runs from three Tests. Many pundits questioned his place in the team and calls for a change in leadership gained momentum. Explaining his choice, Rohit announced that he did not let him go either Whatever he rested to allow players in form like, he stood up voluntarily Shubman Gilladvancing to the deciding match. “It was not about me, but about the team. “I wasn’t performing and I felt the team needed someone in better shape.” Rohit mentioned in an interview.
Meanwhile, in a tightly contested match, Australia cruised to a 6-wicket win over India in the 5th Test in Sydney as they chased down the 162-run target with a score of 162/4 in their second innings. Osman Khawaja (41) and Head of Travis (34) anchored in pursuit Scott Boland‘s 6-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting India to 157 in their second innings.
