Image: Sanjay Jagdale criticized Rohit Sharma's average Test performances / © MyKhel
India’s cricket captain Rohit Sharma has been critiqued by former BCCI secretary and selector Sanjay Jagdale, who labeled him an “average Test player” while praising his exceptional skills in white-ball cricket. Jagdale’s comments, made in an interview with CricBlogger, reflect concerns over Rohit’s underwhelming performance in Tests, especially overseas. Despite a promising start in home conditions, Rohit has struggled to maintain consistency in foreign conditions, posting a low Test average of 24.76 in 2024, with only two centuries in 14 matches. Jagdale also criticized the selectors for missing the chance to groom a new Test captain during the Bangladesh series, highlighting this as a missed opportunity.
However, Jagdale was unequivocal in his admiration for Rohit’s white-ball achievements. Known for his record-breaking ODI double centuries and consistent T20 performances, Rohit remains one of the premier limited-overs players in world cricket. Jagdale also mentioned Virat Kohli’s potential to regain his form, despite recent struggles, signaling his belief in Kohli’s class and ability to perform at the highest level.
The debate around India’s leadership and team composition continues, with selectors facing difficult choices regarding senior players and future captains.