The Indian cricket team has clinched the 3-match T20I series against Afghanistan, securing convincing victories in the first two matches. While emerging players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, and Axar Patel have showcased their skills, the team’s skipper Rohit Sharma has faced challenges with his form.
Following a run-out without scoring in the first match, Rohit experienced another setback, being dismissed for a duck in the second match. Despite acknowledging Rohit’s undeniable ability, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised questions about his shot selection, particularly after the unusual dismissal in the second T20I on Sunday.
Aakash Chopra Slammed Rohit Sharma After 2nd T20I
Rohit Sharma chose to advance down the pitch and take an aggressive shot at the first delivery from Fazalhaq Farooqi. Unfortunately, he missed the ball completely, and it went on to hit the stumps. In a video on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra did not hold back from expressing his criticism of the shot selection by the Indian skipper. Chopra said:
“It was extremely surprising the way Rohit got out. He was playing just his first ball. He doesn’t play such shots. The ball went and hit his stumps. He got run out in the last match and was bowled for zero in this match. He hasn’t scored a single run in this series thus far,”
He added: “Run-out was not his mistake but the shot selection definitely was. There is no doubt about Rohit Sharma’s form and ability. However, he will have to be in form in the IPL and I feel he will bat like this only. We need 38-40, the runs he was scoring in the ODI World Cup, from his bat,”
As the competition for the opening spot heats up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit finds himself in contention against emerging talents like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and others.
Virat Kohli, making his T20I comeback after a 14-month hiatus, also displayed an aggressive approach in the match. He scored a brisk 29 off 16 balls before being dismissed by Naveen-ul-Haq.
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