Ranji Trophy: Rohit Sharma’s return to the Ranji Trophy was much-awaited, with a lot of anticipation around it, yet it has not turned out the way. Indian captain found himself struggling in his comeback as Mumbai was bowled out for just 120 runs on the first day against Jammu and Kashmir, with Sharma managing to score just three runs off 19 balls.
Adding to the enigma, senior assistant editor at Times of India, Gaurav Gupta reported that Rohit Sharma was absent from the field during the final session of the day. This raised immediate concerns about his fitness, especially with the upcoming series against England and the Champions Trophy on the horizon. Any fitness issues could deal a significant blow to India’s plans.
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Fitness or Precaution? Rohit’s Absence Sparks Speculation
While concerns are building, it might just be that Rohit did not want to take any risk and stepped off the field as a precaution. Rohit has left the field mid-day in several IPL matches in the past. Players often walk off the field for rest or to attend to specific tasks in long Test matches. In Test cricket, this is not a rare occurrence and doesn’t necessarily signify a problem.
But still, the larger issue for Rohit Sharma is his failure to get going with red-ball cricket. He didn’t do too well during India’s recent tour of Australia and failed to have any impact against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home. His inconsistency at the bat has raised question marks over his future in Test cricket.
Despite these challenges, Rohit remains a crucial part of India’s ODI setup. The team would be looking forward to when he gets back into his rhythm and scoring runs going into important international games. His vast experience and past performances would mean that India will await Rohit’s return as one of the explosive players before the series.
As Rohit Sharma navigates this tough phase, all eyes are on his recovery and performance in the coming weeks. The Indian cricket team will need their captain firing on all cylinders, especially in the fast-approaching major tournaments.
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