Sunil Gavaskar feels Rohit Sharma is looking ‘busy’ ahead of WTC final (Sportzpics)
Sunil Gavaskar feels Rohit Sharma is looking ‘busy’ ahead of WTC final and should be rested for a few matches by Mumbai Indians
Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma deserves a break after his recent struggles with the bat and the veteran also hinted that the franchise will need some ‘miracle’ to make it to the IPL 2023 playoffs. will be needed. After his recent performances. Bowling has been a major concern for the five-time champions as they suffered back-to-back defeats against Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, allowing their opposition to score in excess of 200, while their batting also Struggled many times.
Rohit and Co suffered a heavy 55-run defeat against Gujarat on Tuesday, in which Hardik Pandya’s men posted 207/6 while Mumbai Indians could only manage 152/9 in their respective 20 overs.
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After starting the season with a heavy 8-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore and another loss to Chennai Super Kings, MI looked to be on an upward trend after winning three matches in a row, but they recently suffered two consecutive defeats Is.
Meanwhile, Gavaskar feels that there could be some changes in the batting lineup with Rohit needing much rest. The 35-year-old cricket great-turned-commentator seems to be thinking about the World Test Championship final, and has thus ruled himself out of a few matches to keep himself in top shape for the marquee clash against Australia in June. Must sit
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Gavaskar said on Star Sports, “I would like to see some changes in the batting order.”
“To be honest, I would also say that Rohit should also probably take a break for the time being and keep himself fit for the World Test Championship. (He) might come back again for the last few matches, but right now, (he) should take himself some rest,” the veteran said.
The ‘Hitman’ has scored only 181 runs in seven matches so far this season and Gavaskar feels that maybe he should rest for three-four matches and come back later in the season.
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“He’s just looking a bit preoccupied. Maybe at this stage he’s thinking about the WTC, I don’t know. But I think he needs a break at the moment and will be back for the last three or four matches.” Should come back so that he is in rhythm for the World Test Championship.
“It is going to take a miracle that is going to make them (Mumbai Indians) eligible. The way they are at the moment, yes, they can probably finish (at No.4) but they will have to play some exceptional cricket.” , both in batting and bowling, Gavaskar said.
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