For the considerable amount of time he spent with the Indian team over the years, Indian veteran Rohit Sharma deserved a more lavish send-off, according to former cricketer Manoj Tiwary. On Wednesday, the right-hander took to social media to announce his resignation from the Indian Test team.
For his lengthy 11-year tenure with the Indian Test team, the top-order batsman will not be given a fitting send-off. The cricketer, who was born in Bengal, acknowledged that everyone would have benefited if the batter had withdrawn from the game.
“It would have been a more appropriate farewell if Rohit Sharma had retired on the pitch rather than on social media after playing. “It would have felt better for all of us too,” Cricbuzz cited Tiwary as adding.
The batter from Nagpur will not have the same luck as other players who have earned dignified farewells in recent years, like as Tim Southee and James Anderson. The 39-year-old blasted the Indian team’s management for failing to properly bid the Indian legend farewell.
“Take a look at his stellar record as a Test captain. He’s drawn three times, lost nine, and won twelve Tests. Therefore, his success rate is undeniable—it’s strong,” he continued.
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After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the right-handed batsman declared his retirement, making it a memorable final in the T20I format. The former cricket player added that the Mumbai Indians (MI) player has exceptional leadership skills, which was a major factor in why he should have received a more fitting farewell.
He was a very well-liked leader among these lads. Even the younger players wanted to play for him, as you can see. ‘I really enjoyed playing under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy,’ he said, echoing what we always hear them say in their interviews.
Ahead of the new WTC cycle, which starts at Headingley on June 20, the management is currently searching for a replacement captain to take over for the retired Indian batsman.
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