IND vs ENG 2022: Rohit Sharma could be relieved - Virender Sehwag feels star opener could step down from T20I captaincy to manage workload Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Rohit Sharma could be relieved - Virender Sehwag feels star opener could step down from T20I captaincy to manage workload

Rohit Sharma has already missed quite a lot of international cricket this year. (P.C.:BCCI) Former Indian opener has made the suggestion that India's current skipper could consider stepping down from the leadership role in the shortest format. The 35-year-old was only appointed 's all-format captain last year. However, Rohit has already missed quite a few games across formats due to injuries and other reasons. Sehwag feels that if Rohit Sharma is in need of regular breaks, he can consider giving away the T20I captaincy to someone else so that he can keep himself fresh for the other two formats. 15 years of Rohit Sharma in International cricket, came from the legacy of Mumbai cricket, become one of the greats in white ball cricket, captain of all formats for India, made big impact in Tests as an opener, inspired youngsters with his elegance - A legend. 15 years of Rohit Sharma in International cricket, came from the legacy of Mumbai cricket, become one of the greats in white ball cricket, captain of all formats for India, made big impact in Tests as an opener, inspired youngsters with his elegance - A legend. Speaking in an interaction arranged by Sony Network, here's what Virender Sehwag had to about Rohit: "If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as captain in the T20 format, then I think, Rohit (Sharma) could be relieved and the following can be taken into consideration going forward." Further explaining the reasons for his statement, Sehwag added: "One, that would allow Rohit to manage his workload and mental fatigue, given his age. Two, once someone new is appointed as captain in T20s, it would also allow Rohit to take breaks and rejuvenate himself to lead India in both Tests and ODIs." Wishing Rohit Sharma best wishes ahead of next week’s Test match Wishing Rohit Sharma best wishes ahead of next week’s Test match

If India want one man to lead all formats it should be Rohit Sharma Virender Sehwag

Indian cricket has not really embraced the split captaincy fully like some of the other cricketing nations. Sehwag also opined that if the board isn't keen on appointing different captains for different formats, then perhaps Rohit is the best choice they have at present. He stated: "If the Indian think-tank still wants to pursue with the same policy, which is, to let one man leading India in all the three formats, then I still believe, Rohit Sharma is the best man for it." Rohit is facing a race against time to recover fully from COVID-19 before the all-important one-off Test against England starting July 1. Check here for the of the T20 World Cup final 2022 Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found