Basit Ali slams Rohit Sharma for disrupting team’s momentum

Indian Pattern Rohit Sharma faces heavy criticism after India’s defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali did not hold back, accusing Rohit of breaking the team’s confidence by opting to return as the opener despite his recent poor form.

Disturbance in batting alignment

Rohit, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons, opted to drop down the order in the second and third Tests to accommodate. KL Rahul. Rahul, having excelled in Perth, took over the top spot, leaving Rohit to contribute from No. 6. However, after a string of underwhelming performances, the indian The skipper regained his starting position, which upset the team’s batting order.

The reshuffle saw KL Rahul, one of India’s most consistent batsmen on the tour, move to No. 3. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was dropped, further unsettling the line-up. Rohit’s gamble, however, did not pay off. His scores of 3 and 9 in Melbourne saw his series average plummet to a dismal 6.20, the worst ever by an Indian captain touring Australia.

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Basit Ali’s hard take

Commenting on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali did not hold back. “Did India feel overconfident after winning the first Test?” he asked “Rohit is not fit, and the one who was scoring runs, KL Rahul, you put him under pressure too. Aapne team ka confidence bilkul shatter kar diya (you have shattered the team’s confidence).

Ali’s criticism went beyond tactical decisions. He suggested that Rohit’s declining form and fitness were signs that he should step down as captain. “I think the time has come for Rohit to step down; Jasprit Bumrah should be named captain for the last Test. You have served India a lot but now your body is not supporting you,” he added.

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