ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is seven months away, but according to a report by reputed sports journalist Abhishek Tripathi, the BCCI have taken some big decisions already. One of the big decision made by the board is that they have selected Rohit Sharma as the captain for T20 World Cup 2024.
As per reports, Rohit wanted clear communication from the board, and the officials have decided to stick with him as the captain. In this listicle now, we will look at the three reasons why India considering Rohit Sharma as the captain for T20 World Cup 2024 might be a wrong move.
1. Rohit Sharma has not played T20I cricket for a long time now
Rohit has been away from the T20I team of India since the T20 World Cup, which happened in 2022 in Australia. In his absence, the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal have received chances to open. All of them have been quite impressive. It will be harsh on the youngsters if three of them are dropped to include Sharma in the playing XI.
2. India has won T20 World Cup with a young team in the past
Rohit will be 37 by the time the T20 World Cup 2024 starts. While he has been playing for India in ODIs and Tests, the team management should think about selecting young and fearless players for the mega event. At times, experienced players succumb under pressure of big stage and end up underperforming when it matters the most.
3. India needs an opener who can play long
In ODI World Cup, Sharma provided the Indian team with solid starts. However, he always got out when he was settled in the middle. There is a thin line between aggression and recklessness. The pitch may not be best for batting in some matches. In those games, the team will need openers to play long innings.
Like the 2023 World Cup Final, if Rohit loses his wicket after settling in the middle, it will put a lot of pressure on the middle-order batters, especially if the pitch is tough for batting.
