With India scheduled to play four Tests, three ODI and three T20I against Australia starting December 3, the BCCI announced the three squads on Monday. However, there was no place for Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma in the squads, with the mention that the board is currently monitoring the hamstring injury he sustained during the IPL.
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The decision was not well received by fans, especially when Rohit Sharma was seen hitting the nets during IM training sessions, and the fact that Mayank Agarwal was included, who also missed the last two games for Kings XI. Punjab due to squad injury for all three formats. Former India goalkeeper Deep Dasgupta weighed in on the team selection issue, saying there is no point in seeing Rohit without playing if he plays the IPL in the future.
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“Rohit hasn’t played a game in a while yet, but I guess if he is fit to play for the Mumbai Indians then he will be part of the national team. But what I know is he’s still 50:50, even though he just started hitting on the net, “Dasgupta said in an interaction on Sports Today.
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“I guess it’s just a matter of time. As soon as you are in a position to play a game or some games, you are good to go. It’s a hamstring problem and you don’t want to include someone who’s not 100% fit. “
Dasgupta noted that BCCI’s decision to announce KL Rahul as the team’s vice-captain in Rohit’s absence could have been put on hold until more clarity was obtained on Rohit’s physical condition.
“If Rohit is in shape, it has to be there. There is no doubt about it. Mayank Agarwal’s injury may not be that serious and that is why his name is included. But a fit Rohit Sharma has to be included in the team, ”he said. “Perhaps announcing the vice-captain could have been on hold. They could have waited for the details of Rohit’s injury for another week and then moved on. [declaring the vice-captain]. “
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