Rohit Sharma May Take Break During West Indies Tour
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, is likely to take a rest during the upcoming tour of the West Indies due to his recent dip in form. The national selectors are set to choose the team for the tour on June 27th, the day before the Duleep Trophy in Bangalore begins.
The first Test of the tour is scheduled for July 12th in Dominica, with the second Test taking place in Trinidad. Given that Rohit appeared to be somewhat worn out during the IPL 2023 and the World Test Championship final in England, the selectors are keen for him to take a break for a portion of the West Indies tour.
As such, it is expected that Rohit Sharma will not be playing in the upcoming Tests or the eight-game white-ball series (three ODIs and five T20Is). The selectors will discuss the matter with Rohit before making a decision, according to TOI.
Rohit Sharma’s Struggles in IPL 2023 and WTC Final
In IPL-2023, Rohit managed to score just 332 runs in 16 games with an average of 20.75, including two fifty-run innings. He was also dismissed for 15 and 43 in the WTC final at the Oval against Australia.
Conclusion
It appears that Rohit Sharma will be taking a break from the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with the selectors having a discussion with him before making a final decision. This follows his struggles in the IPL 2023 and the World Test Championship final, where he failed to reach the heights of his usual standards.