Test cricket for the first time will be Rohit Sharma’s domain when he leads India against Sri Lanka this week. Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar believes the Test series in England will offer confidence to Rohit Sharma.
During the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian cricket team for the first time. Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s longest-serving captain following India’s 1-2 loss to South Africa earlier this year, and Rohit Sharma will have large shoes to fill. In terms of victories and victory %, Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain, and he has made a lasting impression.
In a first for India, Rohit will lead the team in a Test match for the first time. Rohit’s performance in the England Test series, according to former India paceman Ajit Agarkar, will give him confidence.
“First and foremost, it will be a tremendous honor for him. There have been several white-ball cricket matches during which he has led India as both full-time captain and interim leader,” Agarkar told Star Sports.
He’ll benefit most from the series he had in England. He would have gained a lot of confidence from the batting. Being one of the best players on the team is important as a leader because you can then demand more from others.
“Plus, he has the required captaincy experience.”
“Test cricket will be a bit different, but at least he is starting in India, where the conditions are familiar. The Indian team is really powerful, so I don’t see this as an issue for him,” Agarkar noted.
Since his return to the squad as an opener a few years ago, Rohit Sharma’s stock in Test cricket has increased. In his previous appearances, Rohit had a mixed record in the middle of the order during away Test matches.
Rohit has been India’s best hitter in the home series since 2019 and has performed admirably as India’s opener on visits to Australia and England.
