Sunil Gavaskar‘s recent comments regarding Rohit Sharma‘s captaincy have sparked speculation about an indirect dig at MS Dhoni.
Despite India’s impressive performance in Test cricket over the past few years, they have failed to secure victories in two consecutive World Test Championship finals, leading to criticism of their ability to convert strong performances into tangible success.
Gavaskar, a former India captain and renowned batsman, has emphasized the need for greater accountability among team captains and coaches.
In an interview with the Indian Express, he highlighted the security and lack of questioning enjoyed by modern Indian captains, stating that the captaincy has remained unchanged even after significant defeats.
Sunil Gavaskar referenced MS Dhoni as an example while criticizing Rohit Sharma
Gavaskar’s remarks seemed to allude to MS Dhoni’s captaincy during the disastrous tours of England and Australia in the 2011/12 season.
During that time, despite India being ranked number one in Test cricket, they suffered heavy defeats in both series, with England and Australia achieving 4-0 whitewashes.
Although Dhoni had previously led India to victory in the 2011 World Cup, the Test team’s performances during those tours were abysmal.
Dhoni continued as captain until 2014 when Virat Kohli took over during the tour of Australia.
Under Kohli’s captaincy, India experienced success in Australia and England, as well as a strong home record.
However, questions were raised about Rohit Sharma’s leadership during the recent World Test Championship final against Australia, which ended in a lackluster performance from the Indian team.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about India’s approach of having a single captain for all formats, as opposed to many other countries that have separate captains for each format.
While Rohit Sharma currently remains as captain, leading a revamped Indian team in the West Indies, his tactics and leadership abilities have come under scrutiny.
The upcoming white-ball season, including the Asia Cup and World Cup, will be crucial for him to prove his mettle.
Furthermore, Rohit’s first major overseas assignment as captain will be the tour of South Africa in December.
He aims to make up for his absence two years ago due to injury and potentially guide India to their first-ever Test series victory in the country.
Gavaskar’s remarks have fueled discussions about the need for greater accountability within the Indian team.
The disappointment of successive World Test Championship final losses has prompted introspection and calls for improved performance in crucial moments.
As Rohit Sharma continues as captain, all attention will be on his leadership and ability to achieve significant victories in upcoming matches against the West Indies and South Africa.
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