‘Selectors will rethink if Rohit’s fit’: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Sharma’s chances of making it to Australia tour

‘Selectors will rethink if Rohit’s fit’: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Sharma’s chances of making it to Australia tour

Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma

Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma
Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly finally broke his silence on Rohit Sharma’s absence from India’s upcoming tour of Australia. In a recent interview to Hindustan Times, Ganguly said that the selectors would definitely reconsider their decision if Rohit proves his fitness.

“With Rohit, we want him fit for Australia. At some stage if he is fit, I am sure the selectors will rethink his position,” Ganguly told HT.

Rohit Sharma last played during the Mumbai Indians game against Kings XI Punjab in mid-October during the ongoing IPL edition. Replying to if the 33-year old should drop out of the cash-rich league to not aggravate his injury, the Board President said: “We haven’t seen him playing.”

Apart from Rohit, India will also miss the services of their most experienced Test player, Ishant Sharma. The speedster picked an injury during Indian Premier League 2020 in the UAE.

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“We are monitoring Ishant and Rohit. Ishant is not completely out. He will become a part of the Test series,” he said. “With Rohit, we want him fit for Australia. At some stage, if he is fit, I am sure the selectors will rethink his position.”

Australia in Australia is always difficult: Ganguly

India skipper Virat Kohli and Australia Test captain Tim Paine

Talking about India’s chances in Down Under, the former captain mentioned it’s always tough to face Australia in their home ground.

“Australia in Australia is always tough. They will be a lot stronger with (Steve) Smith and (David) Warner back. Players like (Marnus) Labuschagne have become better. It will be a good test for India, but they are capable of winning. It will be a good series.”

“It’s a 50-50 chance for both teams. Runs on the board will be important. Whoever bats well will win the series,” the former captain added.

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