IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Faces Criticism for Team Selection and Tactics as Ravi Shastri Raises Concerns in Boxing Day Test

Rohit Sharma’s decisions have been a topic of discussion throughout the intense Test series. The most talked-about move was including Washington Sundar in the playing XI for the ongoing fourth Test, especially with Ravindra Jadeja already in the team. This choice has sparked debate among cricket fans and experts.

Rohit Sharma’s tactical errors have attracted criticism from cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri. Shastri, the former Indian coach, expressed confusion over the decision to include two spinners in the XI but limit their bowling chances at the MCG, questioning the captain’s judgment. He said:

Why did you take 2 spinners if you had to bowl them after 40 overs? In Melbourne, spinners should always bowl in 1 or 1 and a half overs. I didn’t understand why Jadeja and Sundar bowled after 40 overs.

Ravi Shastri criticized the timing of India’s bowling changes, pointing out that Jasprit Bumrah should have started the attack on Day 2 instead of Mohammad Siraj. He believed this mistake hurt India’s chances early in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Shastri questioned the decision, highlighting its impact on the team’s performance.