Ganguly and Gavaskar raised serious questions on Rohit Sharma’s form

Sourav Ganguly on Rohit Sharma: The fifth day of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match has reached a very exciting stage, but the Indian captain Rohit Sharma The form is once again under question. In the Melbourne Test, Rohit returned to his old batting order and opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, even while opening, his performance was disappointing.

former captain Sourav Ganguly And Sunil Gavaskar Like veterans have raised serious questions on Rohit’s poor form and his Test career.

Big statement of Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made harsh remarks about Rohit Sharma’s Test form. Ganguly says that Rohit has only three innings left to save his Test career.

Ganguly said:

“I don’t know what condition Rohit is in mentally. He played a poor shot in the first innings of the Melbourne Test. Now he has the second innings of Melbourne and two innings left in Sydney. He will have to perform well in these innings, otherwise his Test career may be in danger.”

This concern of Ganguly also proved to be correct. Rohit only in the second innings of Melbourne Test 9 runs Got out after making it.

Sunil Gavaskar’s warning

Same with Sourav Ganguly Sunil Gavaskar Also made strong comments on Rohit Sharma’s Test career. He said that the next three innings will decide the future of his career.

Gavaskar said:

“Rohit’s next three innings are very important. If he does not improve in this, it may be difficult for him to remain in the Test team.”

Gavaskar also talked about his technical weaknesses and mental pressure. He said that the pressure of captaincy is affecting his batting performance.

Rohit’s form and statistics

Rohit Sharma’s Test record in 2024 reflects his declining form:

• performance in 2024,
  • 14 test matches
  • 619 runs at an average of 24.76
  • 2 centuries and 2 half centuries
• Even in the Melbourne Test, he was seen struggling in both the innings.
• In the crucial fourth Test of the series, where the team expected big scores from him, he disappointed.

Questions were also raised on captaincy and team selection

Rohit Sharma is facing criticism not only for his batting but also for his captaincy. Many experts are raising questions on his strategies and team selection:

1. Captaincy record in 2024,
   • 7 wins, 5 losses in 14 matches,
   • Criticized for wrong decisions and weak strategies in important matches.
2. team selection,
   • Constantly changing order of players.
   • Failure to take correct decisions according to the circumstances of the pitch and the opposition team.

Melbourne Test and pressure from Team India

The target of 340 runs in the Melbourne Test was challenging for India. However, the poor performance of experienced batsmen like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul is costing the team.

• Till lunch, India only 33 runs Were made and the top order failed completely.
• The responsibility of the team is now on young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubhman Gill.