Former India cricketer turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar has backed India captain Rohit Sharma to give Virender Sehwag style start on Day 5 of the ongoing Melbourne Test. Notably, Australia have extended their lead to 333 runs with still one wicket remaining.

Rohit Sharma's recent struggles in Test cricket, including a disappointing performance against Australia, have been attributed to his age and long gaps between playing by Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar noted that Rohit's dismissal in the recent match was due to indecision,

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that Rohit Sharma will himself step down from his captaincy role in Indian Test team if he fails to core big runs in the next two Test matches against Australia.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has floated a suggestion that Rohit Sharma may retire from tests after BGT Trophy concludes.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hinted that Rohit Sharma may voluntarily give up his captaincy if his current form doesn't improve. The statement comes after Sharma's recent struggles on the pitch,

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Friday highlighted India captain Rohit Sharma's struggles with declining reflexes and footwork, particularly against Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, who has dismissed him seven times in Test cricket.

Rohit Sharma's struggles continued in the Melbourne Test as Sunil Gavaskar critiqued his slowness, attributing it to age. India's batting collapse left them trailing by 310 runs, with hopes pinned on Pant and Jadeja for a recovery.