Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor He openly criticized the Indian cricket team's decision to tag Rohit Sharma Exclusion from the fifth and final test Subordinate Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 As it happens “rested”
Jasprit Bumrah defends Rohit Sharma's exclusion
In throwing, reserve captain Jasprit Bumrah He defended Rohit's absence and presented it as a strategic decision that was in the team's interest. Bumrah said at the time of throwing, “Our captain Rohit Sharma has shown great leadership by choosing to rest this match. It reflects the unity in our team and our commitment to putting the interests of the team above individual preferences.
Bumrah also confirmed that two changes were made in the playing lineup, with… Shubman Gill Replace Rohit and Prasidh Krishna Intervention for injured people Akash Deb.
Rohit's form was a major concern during the series. In five innings of BGT, the Indian skipper has managed to score just 31 runs at a paltry average of 6.20. The decline in his level came after his suffering during a period Bangladesh series, where he scored 42 runs across two Tests at an average of 10.50 and then another poor series with the bat against New Zealand. Given these performances, the decision to leave Rohit out for the crucial Sydney Test has raised questions about the longevity of his Test career, especially at his age and amid growing competition for the opening position.
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Mark Taylor's strong words on Rohit's exclusion
Taylor criticized India for its lack of transparency regarding Rohit's exclusion, stressing that the term “rest” is misleading. He said that Rohit was dropped due to his form instead of being selected voluntarily. Speaking on Triple M Cricket, Taylor questioned Bumrah's interpretation of the time of the toss.
“It's not a crime, it's part of professional sports. If you're out of form, you're going to get replaced. “That's how teams stay competitive.” Taylor noted.
Taylor stressed that being upfront about decisions would maintain credibility and avoid unnecessary disagreements. His statements reignited the debate about team responsibility and the importance of clear communication regarding team selection policies.
“The bottom line is that the captain of the country does not opt out of the final match, he decides the Test match of the series. It does not mean that he is dropped forever. It means that he will miss this match because he is not at his level. But why not tell it like it is?” Taylor concluded.
Rohit Sharma…choose rest? 🤔
Mark Taylor: “It's been dropped and I don't know why they don't just say it's been dropped.”#Oswin pic.twitter.com/SHfHCuJwcn
– Triple M Cricket (@triplemcricket) January 2, 2025
