Archive · 19 May 2025
Shastri on Rohit: Would Have Played Sydney Test
Ravi Shastri, former India coach, shared that he would have made Rohit Sharma play in the Sydney Test match during the 2024-25 series in Australia, even though Sharma wasn't in top form.
Shastri said he discussed this with Sharma during an IPL game, explaining his coaching philosophy.
Shastri believes Sharma's presence could have changed the game's outcome.
Sharma had missed the first Test for personal reasons and didn't play in the last game of the series, in which India lost.
Shastri thinks Sharma, a match-winner, should have played despite the circumstances.
This conversation happened as both Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test cricket.
Ravi Shastri stated he would have ensured Rohit Sharma played the Sydney Test.
Sharma had missed the first Test and didn't play the last match of the series.
Shastri shared his viewpoint with Sharma during an IPL game.
India lost the series 1-3.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from the Test format.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.
- What
- Shastri would have played Rohit Sharma in the Sydney Test.
- When
- During the 2024-25 series and an IPL game.
- Where
- Sydney, Australia and Mumbai, India
- Why
- Shastri felt Sharma, despite his form, could have changed the game's outcome.
Ravi Shastri's View
Rohit Sharma's Decision
Player Selection
Ravi Shastri's View
Shastri believed Sharma should have played the Sydney Test regardless of form, emphasizing his match-winning ability.
Rohit Sharma's Decision
Rohit Sharma made a 'selfless decision' to drop himself from the Sydney Test.
- Series
- 2024-25
- Match Discussed
- Sydney Test
- Series Result
- 1-3
- Rohit Sharma's action
- Retired from Test format
- Series Location
- Australia