Rohit Sharma Hints That KL Rahul Is Overrated In Test

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul (Pic - Twitter)

Rohit Sharma made his debut in 2013 and smashed 177 runs in his very first innings. At that time everyone thought that the right-handed batsman will have a great test career ahead. But currently, Rohit is waiting to get a chance in the test playing eleven. however, he has achieved great success in limited-overs cricket.

Rohit Sharma has an exceptionally well test record at home as his average in India is 85.44 and has three centuries. But he has failed to perform in overseas conditions. He has a poor average of 26.72 outside India. Rohit has played his last Test for India on December last year against Australia.

On the other hand, KL Rahul is consistently getting chances despite being failed on many occasions. Rahul played both the test against West Indies in the ongoing series while Rohit Sharma who was looking for a comeback warmed the bench in both tests.

Rohit Sharma Likes A Negative Post On KL Rahul

Now, Rohit Sharma expressed his disappointment through his social media activity. After not getting a place in 2nd test match Rohit liked an Instagram post which is taking a dig on KL Rahul. The post sarcastically called KL Rahul ‘Sir Don Bradman’ and further indicating that Rohit Sharma is not getting a place in playing elven despite better performance than KL Rahul. You can see this post below.

Rohit Sharma had a great time world cup this year. He smashed 5 centuries in the tournament. It was a great chance for him to carry on his form in tests and settle his place. But unfortunately, Rohit couldn’t break into the playing eleven. Team management is seeing Rohit as a middle-order batsman and currently India’s middle-order doing pretty well.

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But cricket pundits and fans want Rohit to replace inconsistent KL Rahul on the opening slot. There is no doubt, he is currently the best limited-overs opener. Rohit’s ODI career took off after MS Dhoni’s decision of giving him the opening slot. For that reason, many feel that he can do better as an opener in the test.

Here Is The Post Which Rohit Sharma Like

(Photo – Instagram)
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