Senior Indian Cricketer Eyes Interim Captaincy as Rohit Sharma's Struggles Continue

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:59pm on 01 Jan 2025,Wednesday Sports

Amid Rohit Sharma’s ongoing struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, a senior Indian cricketer has reportedly positioned himself as an interim captain. Rohit’s poor form, scoring just 31 runs in his last 5 innings against Australia, has intensified scrutiny. Reports suggest the Indian dressing room is in disarray, with head coach Gautam Gambhir criticizing the team’s lackluster performance. Rohit, who moved down the order temporarily, has failed to deliver consistently. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan remarked Rohit’s current selection hinges on his captaincy. Speculations about leadership changes loom as the team seeks stability. Rohit may decide his future post-tour.

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