Rohit Sharma Faces Injury: Team India encountered a major concern just days before the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma reportedly suffered a knee injury during a net session. Despite attempting to continue batting through the pain, Rohit eventually sought medical attention. He was later seen sitting with his gear removed and his left knee strapped. While the injury didn’t appear severe initially, team physios are closely monitoring his condition as the crucial match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) approaches.
Intense Nets Session for Team India
The entire Indian squad participated in an intensive nets session, with pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivering at full speed. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep also impressed with their bowling performances, as reported by The Times of India. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who has been striving to regain his form, worked extensively against side-armers and spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.
The team is scheduled for a rest day on Monday before resuming training ahead of the Melbourne encounter. With such preparations underway, all eyes are on the fitness of the Indian skipper.
Speculations About Rohit’s Future in Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma has faced challenges in recent matches, particularly while batting at the No. 6 position. Speculation is growing that the Indian captain might retire from Test cricket in the near future. This buzz comes after Ravichandran Ashwin’s decision to retire from the format following the Brisbane Test.
However, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has voiced his support for Rohit, emphasizing the importance of his leadership and potential.
“You never pick just based on form. He’s the captain of the team, so I’m picking him. Rohit hasn’t started here; he took some time to get back into it. He wants some runs and he’s an exceptional player. He plays in the middle order because he thinks it’s best for the team. I won’t make any changes. KL Rahul is doing a great job at the top, I understand that. I don’t think it matters what format he plays; when he’s confident and backing himself, playing with aggressive intent, that’s where he is at his best,” Clarke told ESPN Australia.
Reports suggest Rohit managed to shrug off the injury and is looking fine, bringing relief to fans and the team management.