Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is facing criticism after the team’s defeat in Australia. Under his captaincy, India suffered a 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit struggled both with the bat and as a captain. However, he has put the defeat behind him and is now focused on preparing for the Champions Trophy. He recently practised with Hardik Pandya.
After returning from Australia, Rohit first practised with Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team. This led to speculation that he might play in the Ranji Trophy. Following the BCCI review meeting, all players have been encouraged to participate in the Ranji Trophy.
Rohit Sharma Practices at Mumbai Indians’ Nets
Rohit Sharma was seen practising at the Mumbai Indians’ nets. He trained with Hardik Pandya at Reliance Corporate Park. A video of their practice has been shared, where Rohit is batting, and Pandya is bowling.
Rumours of Issues with Hardik Pandya
There have been reports of problems between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. These rumours started after Pandya became the captain of the Mumbai Indians. Although both players were seen together during the T20 World Cup, it is believed that their relationship is still not fully settled.
Rohit Sharma & Hardik Pandya Practicing together ahead of Champions Trophy
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Rohit Will Skip T20 Series Against England
Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20 cricket, will not play in the five-match T20 series against England starting January 22. His main focus is on the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy next month.
Champions Trophy: A Crucial Test for Rohit
The Champions Trophy is very important for Rohit Sharma’s career. After defeats in the Australia and New Zealand series, many questions have been raised about his captaincy and batting. Reports say Rohit was thinking of retiring after the Melbourne Test but decided not to after advice from his well-wishers. The Champions Trophy will help decide the future of his career and captaincy.