India played well throughout the competition, but on the final night of play, they lost to Australia by six wickets, which prevented them from taking home the ODI World Cup title. It seemed unfair that Rohit Sharma would no longer have an ODI World Cup victory because the captain set a good example during the major competition. But according to legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, the 36-year-old still has a chance to make amends if he wins the forthcoming two-match series against South Africa.
India, captained by Rohit Sharma, has a unique chance to make history because they have never won a Test series in South Africa. In reference to the same, Gavaskar stated that he anticipates the opener to be crucial to the team’s performance in the forthcoming series.
“Over the past six to eight months, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have truly been at the top of their game.
India’s success in the Test series would depend heavily on Rohit. At three, four, and five in the batting order, Rohit will be crucial in setting up the batsmen who will follow him. This is Rohit Sharma’s chance, whatever the outcome, to make up for the World Cup final defeat, Gavaskar stated on Star Sports.
Given that many of South Africa’s main pacers are sidelined due to injury, this may be India’s greatest opportunity to win a series. While Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala are not in the team, Kagiso Rabada will be available. Following the end of the ODI series, a call will be taken regarding Lungi Ngidi’s injury, which is presently being monitored.
Nonetheless, India’s speed battery appears robust. Mohammed Siraj is now in excellent rhythm, but Jasprit Bumrah will play his first Test match in over eighteen months. Although Mohammed Shami’s injury is cause for concern, it is anticipated that the cricket player will soon make a full recovery and go with the team for the South Africa series. Should he be absent, the XI will include either Prasidh Krishna or Mukesh Kumar.
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