Rohit Sharma’s Struggles Spark Leadership Debate in Indian Team

 

Rohit Sharma's form and captaincy have become major talking points during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With scores of 3, 6, 10, 3, and 9 in his last five innings, his position as both a player and captain is under intense scrutiny. Critics, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, have questioned whether Rohit would still be in the team if not for his leadership role.

 

Adding to the turmoil, the Indian dressing room appears divided. A senior player has reportedly put himself forward as a potential interim captain, claiming to be the team's "Mr. Fix-It." This veteran isn’t convinced the younger players are ready to handle the pressures of captaincy and believes he could steer the team through this challenging phase.

 

Rohit’s struggles reached a tipping point after missing the first Test in Perth. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the innings in his absence, and when Rohit returned, he chose to bat at No. 6 to maintain the winning combination. However, the move backfired, as he continued to falter in the second and third Tests at Adelaide and Brisbane. Even his return to the top order in the fourth Test failed to turn his fortunes around.

 

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly expressed frustration with the team's inconsistency, calling for accountability from the players. With tensions rising, questions remain about Rohit’s future as captain and who might step up to lead the team if change is inevitable.