Brisbane: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma to continue leading the Indian cricket team for the upcoming matches, but has hinted that the star batsman may step down from his captaincy role if his performance doesn't improve.
Speaking to a sports channel here on Wednesday, Gavaskar expressed confidence in Rohit's ability to play in the next few games, stating, "I think Rohit obviously will get the opportunity to play in the next couple of matches, that's for sure. But maybe at the end of it, if he hasn't scored runs, my feeling is that he himself will take the call."
Gavaskar went on to highlight Rohit's conscientious nature, stressing that the 37-year-old cricketer cares deeply about the team and its success. "He's a very conscientious cricketer, he will not want to be a burden on the team," said the former captain, who has a deep understanding of the pressures faced by top-level players.
"He's a cricketer who cares very deeply for Indian cricket," Gavaskar added. "So if he doesn't score runs in the next couple of games, I think he himself will step down."
Rohit, who has been under scrutiny in recent times due to his batting form, will face crucial decisions in the coming matches as Tea India seek to maintain its competitive edge on the international stage.
