“Estos fanáticos absueltos están enojados …”

First he failed in the IND vs NZ series, then in the IND vs AUS series, then in the Ranji Trophy, and now in the IND vs ENG first ODI. Last few months have been horrific for India skipper Rohit Sharma, where runs have just not come from his bat. Couple of days back too, he was out for 2 from 7 deliveries, making fans scratch their heads in bewilderment.

Form Major Worry for Rohit Sharma

Former India skipper Kapil Dev also sounded a little worried, as to how the whole squad, and Rohit have been struggling on that account. “He is a big player. I hope he returns to form quickly. I will say good luck to the coach. It takes time to settle in. The whole country is looking forward to the side’s performance. In the recent times, the side played well for some time. The team looks unsettled. When the captain’s form is poor, the team has problems,” Kapil Dev said on Cricket Adda YouTube channel. 

“The team has not done well, it’s justified that the fans are angry. When these players came back after winning the T20 World Cup, the crazy scenes, I have never seen in my life. So, when they do bad, criticism follows. That’s what I say, don’t praise the players so much, that they can’t handle. And then criticise them below the belt. This is my thought.”

Champions Trophy from Feb 19

When his teammate Madan Lal asked about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, Kapil did mention, that the entire team will be impacted with it. “There is no doubt about that. In the last two years, no other fast bowler has had so much impact. When a big player like Bumrah, Anil Kumble, gets unfit, it does impact the team. I hope he recovers soon enough,” Kapil Dev said. 

Meanwhile, Team India is scheduled to play all their matches in Dubai, and will begin their Champions Trophy campaign on Feb 20 vs Bangladesh, and subsequently, will play against Pakistan on Feb 23.