indian captain Rohit Sharma India faces heavy criticism after defeat in fourth Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali was undeterred and accused Rohit of shaking the team’s confidence by choosing to return as the opener despite his recent poor form.

Chaos in the batting line-up

Rohit missed the first Test due to personal reasons and opted to bat lower in the order in the second and third Tests to suit KL Rahul. Rahul, who performed well in Perth, took over the opener’s place, allowing Rohit to contribute from number six. However, after a string of lackluster performances, Indian The captain regained the opening position and disrupted the team’s batting order.

In this reshuffle, KL Rahul, one of the most consistent batsmen on the Indian tour, moved up to the third spot. At the same time, Shubman Gill was dropped, further disrupting the lineup. However, Rohit’s gamble did not pay off. His scores of 3 and 9 in Melbourne saw his average in the series plummet to a dismal 6.20, the Indian captain’s worst since the tour of Australia.

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Buster Ali’s outspokenness

Basit Ali doesn’t hesitate when it comes to comments on his YouTube channel. “Did India become overconfident after winning the first Test?” he asked. “Rohit was out of form and the guy who scored, KL Rahul, you put pressure on him too. Aapne team kaconfidencebilkulshatterkardiya (You shattered the confidence of the team).”

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

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