Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has come up with an advice for India captain Rohit Sharma who’s been going through poor form in Test cricket. Notably, Rohit has scored just 19 runs from two matches in the ongoing series against Australia so far at an average of 6.33.
The India skipper has given up his opening slot to KL Rahul, who performed exceptionally in the series opener in Perth in his absence. However, the sudden shift in the batting order hasn’t worked well for the India skipper, who’s found it hard to get going lower down the order.
Recently, Sanjay Bangar came up with an advice for the India captain and suggested that he could come in to bat at number three.
“That is a mantra for any batter. I feel he can do two things. One, can he come to bat at No. 3 because if we have to strengthen our bowling a little and add a little sharpness, he can definitely change his number,” Bangar told Star Sports.
Further speaking ahead, Bangar also mentioned how Rohit looked a bit late to reach the ball, which has averted him to play his favourite pull shot.
“Apart from that, prepare yourself a little early. It seems like he is getting slightly late and he is also getting late because we saw his bat not going forward for his favorite pull shot. He generally doesn’t miss the pull shot. It’s a signal for every batter whether he is playing his best shot or not,” he added.
Rohit’s poor form in current Test season
Rohit had a good beginning to 2024 as he scored 400 runs in the five-match series against England. The opening batter scored two centuries and one half century across five games. However, he failed to continue his form in the recent home season and has scored just 152 runs in the last seven Tests at an average of 11.69 with just one fifty to his name.
With the ongoing series against Australia levelled at 1-1, it’s high time for the India skipper to find his form and score match-winning knocks in the remaining two games to help his side win the series.
