Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir are set to be questioned by BCCI over recent results, which affect India’s WTC finals qualifying chances.
India’s whitewash against New Zealand and defeat in Adelaide and Melbourne left their fate in balance. With only one match remaining in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are reportedly set to have talks with BCCI over the consecutive defeats.
After Rohit Sharma’s performance in tests saw a dip, speculations on the Indian skipper’s retirement from tests remain hot for two reasons.
The opening batter has been struggling to score runs and Jasprit Bumrah‘s credentials as a skipper pushing the BCCI selection committee to speed up the transition process.
Several pundits have been discussing Rohit’s exit from the red-ball cricket, especially after he left Shubman Gill from the playing Xl at MCG putting him first over the team as an opener in the team.
“If I was a selector now, it depends on what happens in the second innings, but if he doesn’t make runs… I’d be saying, ‘Rohit, thank you for your service. You’ve been a great player, but we’re going to bring in Jasprit Bumrah as captain for the SCG,'” said Australian batting great Mark Waugh.
While addressing in the press conference after India’s defeat in 4th test, didn’t seem to have a change of heart over his position in the team.
“I stand where I am standing today,” he said after the MCG loss. “There’s nothing to think about what has happened in the past. Obviously, few results haven’t gone our way. As a captain, yes, that is disappointing.
“Yes, as a batter as well, a lot of things that I am trying to do are not falling into place. But, mentally, it’s disturbing without a doubt. If you have come here, you want to successfully do what you are supposed to. If those things don’t fall in place, that’s a big disappointment.”
Australia secured a unassisable 2-1 lead in the BGT with the third match resulted in a draw. The final match of the five match series will begin on January 03 at Sydney Cricket Ground.
