Rohit Sharma did not take a single call, only decided where to hide on field: Ex-India cricketer
Indian cricket team’s semi-final exit from ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 remains to be a big talking point among cricket experts. Having reached the semi-final of the showpiece event, India suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat against England. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma – who had a poor run with the bat, was criticised for his captaincy during the tournament.
Leading India in his first World Cup as captain, Sharma could not make an impact with the bat and his decision-making skills were also questioned as the selection came under the scanner.
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan came down heavily at Sharma – saying he did not take a single call.
“We could see two level of cricketers. At least something should have happened. You can’t even find a fault. I feel that you can’t blame the captaincy. Afterall, it was the team management that was taking all decisions. Rohit Sharma did not take a single call. He only decided where to hide on the field,” former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan told ABP News.
Experts have opined that the selectors should look for a new T20I captain ahead of T20 World Cup 2024.
Wassan went on to add that Indian cricket will not benefit by retaining Sharma as India’s T20I captain.
“Yes, I feel so (that Rohit’s time as India’s T20 captain is over). You always plan between two World Cups and I don’t think Indian cricket will gain anything by retaining him as captain. We won’t get any return for such an investment. You have two options in front of you – Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant. I am still besides myself, can’t believe what happened. I felt as if India batted in Adelaide and England in Sharjah,” Wassan added.
