BGT 2024-25: Why Rohit Sharma should consider stepping down as an opener for the Adelaide Test? find out
Xtra Time Web Desk: Rohit Sharma is all set to return in India's pink-ball Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval which is definitely a good news for India but a rare problem has occurred also. Rohit Sharma returning to the side means India needs to change the batting order once again. India needs to run the risk of separating an opening pair that played a huge role in their win in Perth but question is how!
Although both the openers failed to contribute much in the first innings of Perth Test but bounced back in the second innings as Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a stunning century with KL Rahul scoring a 77. Jaiswal and Rahul’s partnership of 201 played pivotal role in taking the spirit out of Australia's bowling line-up.
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To avoid separating the opening pair, India needs to resettle Rohit Sharma's batting spot which is also another point to adjust. Rohit has opened the batting every time for India in his last 37 Tests since the Melbourne Test against Australia back in December 2018. Will Rohit ne able to adjust with the change that's another concern but more over it, where will he bat?
Rohit has an average of 54.57 while batting at No.6 in Tests with 1037 runs and three centuries to his name in 16 matches. Dhruv Jurel batted at No.6 in Perth and failed. If need be, is there a glimmer of chance for Rohit to bat at that position? Many many say no but him batting at 6 is not a myth.
After the Perth Test, Devdutt Padikkal might also be dropped. In that case, Rohit can be slotted in at No.3 but Shubman Gill may also return after recovering from his thumb injury and is also a contender to fight for the No.3 slot. The batting order seems so messed up understanding all chances.
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Cheteshwar Pujara who had been a vital asset for India in test for a long period thinks Rohit batting at 3 may solve problems as he said, I think, for some reason, if we can carry on with the same batting order, like KL and Yashasvi to open, Rohit could come in at three, and Shubman could come in at five."
"If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that. I think he has to bat top of the order, because it suits his game really well. I hope we don't tinker around with that,” Pujara added.
Time will let us know who will play where but for now, India is in a tough situation with a 'batting order's headache.
