Sunil Gavaskar thinks Rohit and Virat will do very well with the bat in the Test matches between India and South Africa coming up. He expects them to score many runs.
The two teams will contend in two Tests, opening the first match in Centurion on December 26, Tuesday. The seasoned batsmen, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, are absent this series, so Rohit and Kohli will step in. Their task? To set an example for the younger Indian batting team.
In the Star Sports show ‘Follow the Blues’, Gavaskar was asked about his hope for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Test series. Here’s what he said:
The former India opener went on to say that the absence of Anrich Nortje, as well as the likely absence of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, may aid the duo’s cause:
In seven Tests in South Africa, Kohli has 719 runs at an outstanding average of 51.35. Rohit has had less success in the Rainbow Nation, collecting 123 runs in four Tests at a pitiful average of 15.38.
“To get your mental state into a Test match situation” – Sunil Gavaskar on the biggest challenge for Rohit Sharma
When questioned about the primary hurdle for Rohit Sharma as a player and leader facing the series, Sunil Gavaskar offered his thoughts:
The former player, now commentating, mentioned that the Indian leader must adjust the strong tactics he employed in the World Cup:
Sunil Gavaskar stated that when a batting captain, such as Rohit, makes runs, he gains confidence in leading the team.