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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is definitely under immense pressure, and with the Champions Trophy coming up, the next two ODIs against England could be a make-or-break situation for him. The Sydney Test saga, where Gautam Gambhir played a key role in dropping him, might just repeat itself if Rohit fails to deliver. The fact that the selectors, team management, and BCCI are already in discussions about his future shows how serious the situation is.
With CricBlogger reporting about Hardik Pandya being considered as the next ODI captain, Rohit’s position looks shaky. His comments about having no problem playing under Hardik seem like a way to calm the storm, but the reality is that he wouldn’t want to lose the captaincy just before a major ICC event. It’s clear that Indian cricket is in a transition phase, but seeing a captain of Rohit Sharma’s stature struggle is tough.
With Gambhir backing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill as openers, and Virat Kohli locked in at No. 3, Rohit’s place in the XI looks uncertain—especially now that Shreyas Iyer is finding form. If Rohit doesn’t deliver in the next couple of games, the team management might have no choice but to move on. The real question is whether he would be dropped entirely or kept in the squad as a backup option.
Given his experience and past performances, it’s hard to imagine India going into a major ICC event without him in some capacity—but at the moment, form and team dynamics seem to be working against him. That’s a crucial point—man-management is often more important than technical coaching at the international level, and it seems like Gambhir’s approach isn’t sitting well with everyone in the dressing room.
If players are already complaining about his doublespeak, that’s a serious concern, especially in a team as high-profile as India. Handling a senior player like Rohit Sharma requires a balanced approach, and if Gambhir has been too rigid in his decisions, it could hurt the team morale.
A good coach knows how to phase out senior players with respect, rather than making them feel sidelined. With the Champions Trophy approaching, a divided dressing room is the last thing India needs. Hope, BCCI is getting its act together!
