File photo of Rohit Sharma.© AFP
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has a strong belief in Rohit Sharma having the autonomy to decide when he retires from international cricket, though he thinks the selectors could also have a say in it. As India suffered a 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, Rohit made just 31 runs in five innings, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.
“I believe that in Indian cricket, Tendulkar decided his future, and Rohit Sharma will decide his future. Retirement is a personal decision-how long you want to play or how much more you want to contribute is up to the player. Ultimately, though, it’s also up to the selectors-in this case, Mr. Ajit Agarkar and his team,” said Manjrekar on an episode of ‘Deep Point’ podcast by Star Sports.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels Rohit and Kohli are incomparable, adding that the former needs to address specific concerns to retain his position in the side.
“Let’s not club Rohit and Virat together. Just like in the previous generation of Indian cricket, where Sachin (Tendulkar) and Rahul (Dravid) were different, you have to evaluate each player individually.”
“For Rohit, the next five months of predominantly international white-ball cricket and the IPL will be crucial. The weight of his performances in these formats will be telling. Beyond that, factors like his first-class cricket form, fitness levels, and performance in the Champions Trophy will also be important. The final decision rests with the selectors.”
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