The world of Indian cricket has been abuzz with speculation following reports that skipper Rohit Sharma has filed a formal complaint to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar. The controversy surrounding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has left fans and experts alike divided, raising questions about the impact of external pressure on a cricket player’s performance.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Harsh Criticism:
The storm began with Sunil Gavaskar’s scathing remarks before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After Rohit Sharma chose to miss the first Test in Perth to attend the birth of his second child, Gavaskar suggested that the skipper consider stepping aside and allowing Jasprit Bumrah to lead.
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This was just the beginning of a series of harsh comments directed towards the Indian captain, who was already under pressure to deliver results.
Rohit’s Struggles on the Field:
India went on to win the first Test under Bumrah’s leadership, but Rohit Sharma’s return to the crease was marked by a series of low scores. As the series progressed and India failed to maintain its dominance, Gavaskar’s harsh words continued to echo, with the cricketer openly questioning Rohit’s future in Test cricket. “If a captain doubts his place in the team, it’s time to retire,” Gavaskar said, cutting deep into Rohit’s leadership.
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A Complaint to the BCCI:
Reports have now surfaced that Rohit Sharma decided to lodge a formal complaint with the BCCI, citing external pressure as the key factor affecting his performance.
A source close to the matter revealed, “Rohit felt that it was not necessary for Sunil Gavaskar to criticize him in such a manner, which only added to the pressure. It reached a point where he was compelled to express his frustrations to the BCCI.”
A Return to Domestic Cricket:
After what many considered a disappointing series, Rohit decided to regroup and return to the Ranji Trophy circuit. Representing Mumbai, Rohit Sharma played against Jammu and Kashmir, where he scored 31 runs in two innings.
While his form was still a work in progress, the move to play domestic cricket was a signal that the skipper was determined to put his struggles behind him and rebuild his career.
Rohit Sharma’s decision to submit a complaint to the BCCI against Sunil Gavaskar has sparked a heated debate in Indian cricket. While some have defended Sharma’s decision, citing the impact of external pressure on a player’s performance, others have raised questions about the propriety of lodging a complaint against a respected cricketing icon.