Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh reckons Rohit Sharma’s appointment as India’s full-time Take a look at skipper was an emotional determination taken by the BCCI selectors. The veteran batter took over the reins of the facet after Virat Kohli determined to step down from the place following India’s 1-2 defeat in opposition to South Africa earlier this yr. As Rohit already had the reins of the ODI and T20I staff, his appointment as Take a look at captain was apparent.
Nonetheless, many have been of the opinion that the BCCI should take a look at another choices as Rohit, 35, was 34 then and has a historical past with accidents. His hamstring points have made him skip a number of necessary fixtures within the final couple of years. Nonetheless, the nationwide selectors went with the opener as he had confirmed his credentials as an in a position chief.
Rohit Sharma ought to have been the white-ball captain some time in the past: Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj, who performed below Rohit throughout his time at Mumbai Indians, lavished huge praises on the batter’s management expertise. He additionally reckons the right-handed batter ought to have been named the white-ball captain some time in the past.
“Wonderful chief. I performed below him after I was enjoying for Mumbai Indians. Excellent thinker, superb captain. Rohit ought to have been the captain not less than within the white-ball cricket some time in the past. However since Virat was doing so effectively and the staff was additionally doing effectively it wasn’t simple,” Yuvraj stated in an unique interplay on House of Heroes, Sports activities 18 latest providing.
Rohit has led MI to a report 5 titles and Crew India has additionally executed exceedingly effectively below him since November final yr. Nonetheless, Yuvraj reckons the batter’s health points will put further strain on him.
“I felt it was an emotional determination to make him a captain in Take a look at cricket. Once they made him captain it was introduced topic to health. You can’t announce your Take a look at captain topic to health. He’s getting injured quite a bit. He’s at that age the place he should take care of his physique,” asserted Yuvraj.
“It is going to add strain to him on Take a look at captaincy as effectively. It’s been solely a few years since he began opening the innings in Take a look at cricket. He has been enjoying effectively. Let the man deal with his batting in Take a look at cricket. I hope he enjoys, it’s not simple standing for five days within the park,” he added.
