Sanjay Manjrekar’s Brutal Message to Ajit Agarkar After India’s Loss
India suffered a crushing defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. The campaign was marred by controversies, including Virat Kohli’s heated exchange with Australian reporters at an airport and his infamous shoulder bump incident with Sam Konstas. Adding to the drama, senior spinner R Ashwin shocked fans by announcing his immediate retirement after being dropped for the third Test.
Rohit Sharma’s Poor Form Under Scrutiny
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, faced sharp criticism for his form throughout the series. After missing the first Test in Perth due to paternity leave—where India secured their only victory—Rohit returned for the second Test. However, his performance spiraled downward. The opener managed just 31 runs in five innings, averaging a dismal 6.20, before opting out of the final Test in Sydney.
Rohit’s struggles extended beyond this series. Since September, he has scored only 164 runs in eight Test innings. Speculation is now rife about his future, with fans and experts debating whether he might retire from Test cricket or lose his spot in the playing XI.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli also faced criticism despite scoring a century in Perth. He struggled throughout the series, particularly against Australian pacer Scott Boland, adding to India’s batting woes.
Sanjay Manjrekar’s Criticise selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his concerns about the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar delivered a sharp message, writing, “When to retire is up to the player, but how long to play is up to the selectors.”
Manjrekar has been vocal about the selectors’ decision to back Rohit and Kohli. He suggested that if the duo continues to be part of the Test setup, they should consider playing county cricket to prepare for the upcoming Test series in England.
Rohit Sharma Responds to Critics
Amid mounting pressure, Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement rumors and responded to his critics. Speaking to Star Sports on Day 2 of the fifth Test, he said, “I am confident things will change. At the same time, I have to be realistic as well. Some person sitting with a mic, laptop, or pen and writing stuff doesn’t change our lives.”
With Rohit and Kohli’s future under scrutiny, the Indian team and selectors now face tough decisions ahead of their next Test assignments.
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