After failing to lead Team India to World Cup title, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will have a chance for redemption by leading the Men in Blue to their first Test series win in South Africa.
As the 36-year-old gears up to lead the Indian team in the Test series against South Africa, he faces a dual challenge – one as a leader and the other as a batter.
While Rohit will be eager to create history under his leadership, he also has an opportunity to prove a point as a batter.
Batting woes in South Africa
Rohit Sharma struggled with the bat in Tests on South African soil in his last two tours. With an average of only 15.37 in eight innings, Rohit has been unable to make a substantial impact, amassing a total of 123 runs. Notably, he has not managed to register a century or a half-century in these conditions.
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However, it is important to note that in both the tours, Rohit Sharma played as lower-middle order batter.
Rohit Sharma vs South Africa in Tests on South African soil
Innings: 8
Runs: 123
Average: 15.37
50s/100s: –
For Rohit Sharma, this series presents a golden opportunity to rewrite the narrative surrounding his performance in South African conditions.
While Rohit’s ‘selfless’ batting led India to the World Cup final, being a little ‘selfish’ in this format against the Proteas, might take Indian to Test success in Rainbow Nation.
The significance of the series, coupled with the challenges posed by South African conditions, makes this a defining moment for Rohit and the Indian team.
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