“Relieve him from T20 captaincy”- Virender Sehwag’s huge statement on Rohit Sharma’s future

“Relieve him from T20 captaincy”- Virender Sehwag’s huge statement on Rohit Sharma’s future

Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma

There are several changes going on with Indian cricket team. After Virat Kohli called it quits to captaincy, Rohit Sharma was made the new captain. But he has not been able to perform well since taking over as captain due to injuries and workload management. There’s no doubt of Rohit Sharma being a perfect role for the job but the team management is currently finding the perfect playing eleven for the rescheduled Test in England which will begin from Friday, July 1.

India faced a massive blow when Rohit was found Covid-19 positive ahead of the match and he is current at isolation. Mayank Agarwal cas called in to fill his place but several fans and experts have wondered whether Rohit’s workload could be managed across all formats.

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“Manage his workload and mental fatigue”- Virender Sehwag

Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels that Rohit Sharma could be relieved from captaincy duties in the T20 format.

“If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as captain in the T20 format, then I think, Rohit (Sharma) could be relieved and the following can be taken into consideration going forward,” Sehwag told PTI in an interview.

“One, that would allow Rohit to manage his workload and mental fatigue, given his age. Two, once someone new is appointed as captain in T20s, it would also allow Rohit to take breaks and rejuvenate himself to lead India in both Tests and ODIs,” Sehwag said in an interaction arranged by Sony Sports, the official broadcaster of the India-England series.

“If the Indian think-tank still wants to pursue with the same policy, which is, to let one man leading India in all the three formats, then I still believe, Rohit Sharma is the best man for it,” said the batting great.

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