Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane has backed his team-mate Rohit Sharma ahead of the team’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. The match is scheduled to begin on January 23. Rohit Sharma had a dismal run with the bat in India’s recent tour to Australia. He managed to score only 164 runs from 15 innings with an average of 10.93.
Ajinkya said, “See, Rohit is Rohit. We all know that. Aapko bhi pata hai Rohit ka character (You also know Rohit's character). I am really happy to have both of them back in the Mumbai dressing room,”
He went on to add, “Rohit has always been relaxed. Even playing at the international level, his character is similar. His attitude is pretty much relaxed. He knows his game really well so, no one has to tell him what he needs to do.”
He also stated, “Once he gets in, I'm sure he will do well. He has never changed, which is a very good thing. He is hungry, he is determined to do well. I am sure once he gets in, he will get a big one.”
Rohit will be playing a Ranji Trophy match for the first time in nearly a decade. If he is able to play well and score runs, he should be considered by the selection committee to be a part of the Test team. It can be recalled that Rohit was not a part of the last test match in Sydney against Australia due to his poor form.
Interestingly, Rohit will lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. It will be followed by the Champions Trophy.
