Rohit Sharma made the decision to return to his familiar opening position in the fourth Test against Australia after struggling to find form at number six in the second and third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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This is the lowest average for any visiting captain in Australia. If he fails to perform in the upcoming fifth and final Test against Australia scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3, 2025, it could set a new low, even worse than former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh's average of 7.75.
Basit Ali blames Rohit Sharma for India's 184-run defeat in Boxing Day Test
The former Pakistan selector also highlighted how KL Rahul, who had been performing well, was put under the pressure of moving him down the order, leading to his poor scores of 24 and 0 at number three during India’s 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.
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Basit Ali wants Jasprit Bumrah to replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain
Meanwhile, the pressure is mounting on Rohit Sharma, and the former Pakistan cricketer believes that it’s time for a change in leadership. In a bold statement, Basit Ali suggested that Rohit should step down as captain, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping up to lead India in the final Test.
He was also disappointed with Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, as Basit signed off by saying, “Mera khayal hai Dravid ki yaad aayegi (I think former coach Rahul Dravid will be missed).”
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