India Nice Left Surprised By Rohit Sharma’s Omission In fifth Australia Check, Says “A Fallen Lighthouse…” | Cricket Information

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has criticised the Indian crew administration’s choice to exclude skipper Rohit Sharma from the pivotal fifth Check of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the Sydney Cricket Floor (SCG). Rohit “opted” to relaxation for the match and tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stepped in as captain for the Sydney Check. He had beforehand led India to a win within the opening Check in Perth. Sidhu believes captain ought to by no means be dropped midstream nor given the choice to choose out— because it sends fallacious alerts. Drawing comparisons to previous captains like Mark Taylor and Mohammad Azharuddin, who had been retained regardless of poor type, Sidhu argued that Rohit deserved comparable remedy.

“A Captain ought to by no means be dropped midstream nor given the choice to choose out … sends fallacious alerts …. Have seen Captain s like Mark Taylor , Azharuddin and so on endured as captain for a yr regardless of dangerous type …. @ImRo45 deserved extra respect and religion from the administration … Weird coz it occurred for the primary time in Indian cricket historical past …. Blunder – for a fallen lighthouse is extra harmful than a reef!” Sidhu posted on X.

A Captain ought to by no means be dropped midstream nor given the choice to choose out … sends fallacious alerts …. Have seen Captain s like Mark Taylor , Azharuddin and so on endured as captain for a yr regardless of dangerous type …. @ImRo45 deserved extra respect and religion from the administration …… pic.twitter.com/OJcSF9r3fU

— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) January 3, 2025

Rohit has been beneath scrutiny following a string of losses as captain. India’s efficiency had dipped considerably, with the crew dropping 5 of its final six Assessments beneath his management. Probably the most obvious low level was a 3-0 dwelling sequence defeat to New Zealand final yr, ending a 12-year unbeaten streak on Indian soil.

Nevertheless, regardless of these setbacks, many, together with Sidhu, imagine sidelining Rohit throughout a stoop despatched the fallacious message to the cricketing neighborhood.

Nevertheless, India’s reshuffled batting lineup struggled in opposition to Australia’s seam assault on opening day, managing simply 185 runs of their first innings.

Australia ended Day 1 at 9/1, with Bumrah offering a glimmer of hope for India by dismissing Usman Khawaja for simply 2 runs.