IND Vs WI Series: 5 Big Challenges for Rohit Sharma- India will begin their new chapter in white-ball cricket under the leadership of Rohit Sharma in record 1000th ODI. As he takes charge of 50-over and T20Is, the 33-year-old will have to solve five big challenges heading into the ICC’s T20 World Cup 2022 & World Cup 2023. At InsideSport, we take a look at 5 major challenges that Rohit Sharma might face in his debut as a full-time white-ball skipper. Follow India vs West Indies LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
IND Vs WI Series: 5 Big Challenges for Rohit Sharma as he starts his captaincy innings in ODI’s & T20’s
Rich history against West Indies
Team India has a rich history against West Indies in ODIs. They have lost a series against Men in Maroon for the last 2 decades in India. WI had last won a 50-over series against India during the captaincy of Carl Hooper in 2002/03. He will have to start off with a flyer after a dramatic 0-3 loss in South Africa ODIs under KL Rahul.
- West Indies in India ODIs-
- 2-1 in 2019/20- WON
- 3-1 in 2018/19- WON
- 2-1 in 2014/15- WON
- 2-1 in 2013/14- WON
- 4-1 in 2011/12- WON
- 3-1 in 2006/07- WON
IND Vs WI Series: 5 Big Challenges for Rohit Sharma as he starts his captaincy innings in ODI’s & T20’s
Middle-order
The middle-order has been a bone of contention for India in the last few years. The Men in Blue are heavily reliant on the top three. While he is expected to get back things under control with Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli at the top of the order, Shreyas Iyer failed to solidify his place as No.4. India will have to wait if Shreyas Iyer or SuryaKumar can complete the key position. The duo needs to perform in given situations and not only take the team out of danger but also win games if the top order fails to deliver.
No Bumrah-Shami
India will be without the services of speedsters Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Shami in the upcoming ODI & T20Is against the West Indies. Rohit Sharma will have to get the best from available players like Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, among others. With no experienced player to lead the bowling department, Rohit Sharma has to use his leadership skill to the best of his capabilities.
IND Vs WI Series: 5 Big Challenges for Rohit Sharma as he starts his captaincy innings in ODI’s & T20’s
Winning combination
Rohit Sharma is known for sticking to his decisions and backing players. He is unlikely to make a lot of changes in the Playing XI unless necessary. With a mix of young guns and experienced players, he will look to find the winning core to ensure India starts off brilliantly under the Rohit Sharma- Rahul Dravid era. India are currently 4th in ODI & 2nd in T20I rankings, Rohit Sharma would look to take India back to the pinnacle of rankings in both ODI & T20Is.
ICC titles drought
Rohit Sharma will have to start winning trophies both at home and abroad in the built-up to the T20 World Cup and ODI WC. India is yet to lay their hands in the T20 trophy since its inaugural edition in 2007 and 2011 in the 50-over World Cup. India are desperate to win ICC trophies which was the prime reason for Virat Kohli’s exit as captain.
IND Vs WI Series: 5 Big Challenges for Rohit Sharma as he starts his captaincy innings in ODI’s & T20’s
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