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Harbhajan Singh expressed surprise at the removal of Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy. India’s World Cup winning cricketer Bhajji said that the 50 -over World Cup is far away. In such a situation, Hitman should have been given captaincy on Australia tour. Shubman Gill got new responsibility, Harbhajan questioned the decision of the selectors.
Rohit Sharma will now play as a player. Former Indian off -spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed surprise at the removal of Rohit Sharma from the captaincy of the ODI team, saying that he was entitled to command the team in Australia after winning the Champions Trophy title early in the year. Indian selectors on Saturday handed over the ODI captaincy to the youth Test captain Shubman Gill keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup. But Harbhajan believes that Rohit could remain captain for a short and time.
Harbhajan said to ‘Geographstar’, “Congratulations to Shubman Gill. Certainly he is leading the team well in Test cricket and now he has been given another responsibility, the captaincy of the ODI team too. Shubman has been made the captain in place of Rohit. Rohit is a player who has a very good record in white ball cricket. He said, “It is a little shocking for me not to see Rohit’s captain.” If you are choosing Rohit Sharma, then make him captain because he has recently given you the ICC Champions Trophy.
India was made World Champion in 2011
Harbhajan said, “Rohit has been one of the pillars of Indian cricket in white ball formats. I think they should have got a chance on this tour at least. If the selectors are thinking about the 2027 ODI World Cup, he is still far away. ”The ODI match in Australia is to be played between 19 and 25 October in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne and after that a five -match T20 series will be played. Harbhajan was part of the 2011 World Cup winning team. He said that the selectors could wait another year before giving ODI captaincy to Gill.
Shubman has a lot of time…
He said, “Shubman still has a lot of time to get into the role of ODI captain. I am happy for Shubman, he has got this opportunity but could have delayed a little. Before assuming the responsibility of this post, he could be made waiting for six to eight months or even a year. I am happy for Shubman, but at the same time I am a little disappointed with Rohit Sharma not being a captain.
Rohit has an average of 50
Rohit has been one of the best captains of India in limited overs formats who gave the team two ICC titles and made the team runner -up in the 2023 World Cup at home as well as confirmed their place as the great player. Regarding the upcoming role of Rohit (38 years), Harbhajan said, “If you look at Rohit’s ODI record, his average is around 50. This shows how continuously he has been and what he contributes as a opener. When it comes to playing for India, there is no doubt about their performance and their approach. ”
Rohit will not change his style
He said, “He has been a wonderful player and there will be no change in it. He will continue to bat as usual and lead in the team, whether he is a captain or not. He will continue to advise Shubman or someone else if needed. “He said,” Rohit will not change his attitude as a batsman. He will remain fearless as always and Virat Kohli too. Both these top players will continue to carry forward Indian cricket and we are all keen to see them winning the match for Team India. ”
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