Herschelle Gibbs believes that Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is better suited to the top order, and he can make a significant impact by returning to his preferred role as an opener in the very important Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia.
With the five-match Test series hanging in the balance at 1-1, the Proteas star suggested that Rohit could reclaim the top order to strengthen India's batting lineup for the crucial fourth Test.
Herschelle Gibbs was quoted as saying by InsideSport, “Well, look, I think he's more comfortable opening than batting in the middle order. I think if you had to ask him that question, to be honest, I think Rohit would say yes, he would like to open. And opening is such an important part, especially in must-win games and in a series, you know, as big as this. You know, he's made his runs as an opener. I would love switching him and asking back to open.”
Herschelle Gibbs hails KL Rahul but proposes ta actical shift to revive India's batting
Furthermore, the former South African batter proposed a strategic shuffling in India’s top order, suggesting a swap in batting positions between Rohit and another player, keeping KL Rahul's preferences in mind, given his batting performance so far in the BGT 2024-25.
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India should open with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharm at the MCG: Herschelle Gibbs
Gibbs signed off by saying, “I think KL Rahul, you know, he's really great; he's been really good and looked a lot more comfortable than any of the other batters in this series so far. So, I think you should ask him where KL would like to bat and make a swap. I think for such an important Test match, India should open with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma.”
Notably, Rohit Sharma has been struggling for runs in the ongoing Test series. He missed the Perth Test due to the birth of his second child and then returned to bat at No. 6 and managed only 19 runs in three innings so far in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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