Rohit Sharma likely to be rested for part of West Indies tour
As per latest developments, it is understood that Rohit could likely be rested for a few matches in the forthcoming tour of the West Indies.
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Rohit Sharma is likely to be rested for a portion of India's upcoming tour of the West Indies, scheduled to begin on July 12. The national team will face the Caribbean side in a multi-format series consisting of two Tests, signifying their first series in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
Rohit Sharma's squad In the recently concluded ICC WTC 2021-23 final at The Oval in London, India suffered a devastating loss at the hands of Australia. Rohit and the management were heavily criticized for their performance in the championship match, which resulted in an ignominious 209-run defeat.
Notably, the captain has had a heavy workload since assuming responsibility for all formats. In addition, he led the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023, participating in the majority of the team's matches prior to the WTC final.
In light of recent developments, it is believed that Rohit may be rested for a few matches during the upcoming tour of the West Indies. According to a source close to the situation, the captain could be spared for the Tests or the eight-match white-ball series.
"During the finals of the Indian Premier League and the World Test Championship in England, Rohit Sharma appeared a tad worn out. The selectors desire for him to receive some rest during the West Indies voyage. He will presumably miss the Tests and the eight-match white-ball series that follows (three ODIs and five T20Is). The selectors will consult with Rohit before making a decision, a source told TOI.
Notably, Rohit appeared out of form with the bat, accumulating scores of 15 and 43 against the Australians. Rohit had a disappointing season in the Indian Premier League, scoring 332 runs in 16 appearances at a poor average of 20.75.
Selectors have not yet chosen the squads for the multi-format series. However, the selection committee may shortly announce the team that will travel to the West Indies for the upcoming series.
