Former Indian captain Chris Srikanth shared his thoughts on the future of the current Test skipper Rohit SharmaThe 37-year-old is addressing the challenges he faces in red ball cricket. With Rohit enduring a rough patch in the longest format and questions over his form, Srikkanth’s views add to the ongoing debate about the veteran batsman’s role in the format and what lies ahead for him.
Rohit Sharma’s struggles in Test cricket are under scrutiny
Notably, Rohit has faced a lean patch in the longest format with an average of over fifty from 14 runs in his last 10 overs. Questions about his place in the Test line-up have been more focused India’s 0-3 whitewash it turned out to be a difficult phase for the Indian captain at home against New Zealand under his leadership.
Kris Srikkanth on Rohit’s future in Tests
Srikkanth suggested that Rohit might retire from Test cricket if he fails to perform in the upcoming matches. Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series against Australia in 2024-25. He believed that the ongoing decline of the Indian skipper and India’s recent defeats could be a turning point in Rohit’s career.
Srikkanth indicated that if Rohit does not perform well in the Border-Gavaskar series, he may choose to restrict himself to ODIs, especially since he has already stepped away from T20 Internationals. He also pointed out that Rohit’s age could factor into such a decision, as the experienced player might look to optimize his performance in the single format.
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“If India don’t do well against Australia, you have to start thinking ahead. If Rohit Sharma doesn’t succeed, I think he might retire from Test cricket and focus only on ODIs. He is already out of T20Is and we have to consider that he is not getting any younger.” Srikkanth noted on his YouTube channel.
Kudos to Rohit for his accountability between the tackles
Despite Rohit’s recent form, Srikkanth praised him for honestly admitting his flaws in both batting and captaincy during the New Zealand series. He noted this openness as an encouraging sign for improvement.
“Hats off to Rohit Sharma for having the courage to admit his poor performance both in batting and captaincy. This is the first step in restoring the rhythm. Tolerating mistakes is an important quality and with that I believe Rohit is on the road to recovery.” Srikkanth added.
