Michael Clarke has backed India skipper Rohit Sharma amid criticism over his kind.© AFP
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has backed India skipper Rohit Sharma amid criticism over his current kind in Check cricket. Followers and consultants have questioned Rohit’s place within the staff after his current failures with the bat. He has managed scores of three, 6 and 10 to this point within the sequence, having missed the series-opener in Perth. Clarke feels Rohit should not be dropped from the staff as he’s the captain, regardless of admitting that white-ball specialist like Rohit would discover in robust to reach the longest format of the sport.
“You never pick just based on form. He’s captain of the team, so I’m picking him. Rohit hasn’t started here, he took some time to get back into it. He wants some runs and he’s an exceptional player. He plays in middle-order because he thinks it’s best for the team. I won’t make any changes. KL Rahul is doing a great job at the top, I understand that. I don’t think it matters what format he plays; when he’s confident and backing himself, playing with aggressive intent, that’s where he is at his best,” Clarke instructed ESPN Australia.
Clarke backed his declare by giving the instance of former Australia captain Aaron Finch, who by no means actually flourished in Check cricket regardless of his riches in restricted overs cricket.
“Finch is a good example. He will tell you, batting in Tests where the ball is moving when you are a player who has dominated short-format cricket, it’s hard when your confidence drops. I remember having conversations with Finchy, I’d rather have him go out and back himself from ball one. Sometimes, it doesn’t look great, but that’s the way these boys play. They are X-factor players, match-winners,” he added.
Rohit has batted within the middle-order to this point within the sequence to accomodate in-form KL Rahul as an opener.
The fourth Check begins on Boxing-Day on the Melbourne Cricket Floor.
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