As India prepares for the ongoing third Test. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 During the match against Australia, Rohit Sharma’s role in the batting order became a topic of intense discussion.
Following a disappointing performance in Adelaide, where he managed just three and a six in the day-night Test, questions were raised as to whether the Indian captain should return to his usual opening position.
Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar Rohit Sharma, who has already batted low in the Adelaide Test, has been advised to regain his spot as an opener. KL Rahul In middle order. However, Rahul put in a composed performance in the Perth Test but failed in the Day-Night Test in Adelaide.
Dodda Ganesh warns against opening Rohit Sharma in Gabba Test
Although some people rethink that idea Rohit Sharma Returning to the opener, former India cricketer and commentator Dodda Ganesh expressed concern. Ganesh cautioned against exposing the 37-year-old to the pace of Australia’s powerful attack as he currently lacks confidence and form.
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Dodda Ganesh believes that the Indian cricket team should stick to their opening combination with KL Rahul. Yashasvi Jaiswal This is the third Test of the five-match Test series against Australia, starting on December 15 at The Gabba.
Ahead of the Gabba Test, commentators had described calls for Rohit’s return to the Indian opener as “foolish” and noted that it would not be easy for the Indian skipper to score runs in Australian conditions, which are different from the subcontinent where the hitman plays. He can score goals even if he is not at his best.
When Rohit opens, you will be a sheep to the slaughter: Dodda Ganesh
Ganesh added that it is a different story in Australia as Rohit is already struggling with the bat. So when the captain opens in Brisbane, he will be a lamb to the slaughter.
Dodda Ganesh posted on X: “Rohit Sharma is already running low on confidence. For pundits to urge him to open at the Gabba is foolish to say the least. The series is not being played in the subcontinent where he can bat and score runs. If he opens #AUSvIND he will be a lamb to the slaughter.”
Rohit Sharma is already playing with a lack of confidence. For pundits to urge him to open at the Gabba is foolish to say the least. The series is not being played in the subcontinent where he can bat and score runs. If you open it, it will be lamb on its way to the slaughterhouse. #AUSWIND
— Dodda Ganesh Big Ganesh (@doddaganesha) December 9, 2024
Meanwhile, Rohit has had a challenging Test season since September, conceding 142 runs in 12 innings at a disappointing average of 11.83. This poor performance raised questions about his place in the playing XI for the crucial Gabba Test.
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You should consider game plan B: Kerry O’Keeffe
Former Australian cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe suggested the Indian team management to consider a “Plan B”, hinting at the possibility of Rohit being left out of the XI. At the age of 37, fighting off Australia’s relentless pace attack was a tough challenge and O’Keeffe wondered whether Rohit would be able to turn things around in the remaining three BGT matches.
Kerry O’Keeffe told Fox Sports: “I think they will choose India and stick with it. Of course, I think we should also consider changing teams. But they don’t. It’s a difficult gig to get here at 37 years old. Rohit has averaged 13 in his last five Test matches, with a double failure in Adelaide.
The number of seniors over the age of 37 can be counted on one hand. australia It had a huge impact on the series. Can Rohit Sharma do that in the remaining few Tests? You have to ask that question. That person is the captain. I think he will stay, but I think game plan B needs to be considered. This Australian pace attack is relentless. They’re not going anywhere. Is it Rohit Sharma?”
