By: Sandipan Bose
There is a misconception surrounding Rohit Sharma, the batsman. The fact that he is more than nine years old in international cricket and hasn’t managed to cement his place in Test cricket.
His critics feel that he isn’t any good for longer version of the game. The Mumbai batsman is dubbed as a specialist in ODI and T20 cricket. As if, someone with a better Test match temperament could easily replace him.
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Rohit may have been struggling to make an impact in Test cricket. Still, he is one of the most accomplished batsmen in Indian cricket. Rohit is also the most well-equipped against short pitched deliveries.
You can easily say that he is the most stable batsman. He has an extremely strong back-foot players – a rare trait amongst the Indians. It’s nothing but unfortunate that a talent like Rohit isn’t able to shatter his shackle of mediocrity in the longer version of the game.
The opening day of the 500th Test match against New Zealand in Kanpur’s Green Park stadium was another good opportunity for Rohit to come out and express himself.
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He couldn’t do so despite getting a good start. Before offering a dolly catch to the opposition, he did show a semblance of a class act, but it wasn’t enough. He could only compile 35 runs.
Understandingly, a few of his followers felt that Rohit could have done more. But as the team management puts it, if you have give him a longer run in Test cricket to see where he goes.
There isn’t any iota of doubt that if he is given time to settle down, Rohit will clear his cluttered mind to earn success in Test cricket. So, let’s wait and watch him play!
