Rohit Sharma’s India Silences Critics, Extinguishes “Bazball”
Rohit Sharma’s India has silenced critics and extinguished the “Bazball” hype with a resounding 4-1 Test series victory over England. The Indian skipper, who faced criticism for his perceived lack of Test credentials, has silenced his detractors with two centuries, including a match-winning ton in the final Test at Dharamsala.
Rohit’s appointment as captain in 2022 raised eyebrows, but he has proven his mettle both as a leader and a batsman. Despite missing the England series due to the birth of his second child, Virat Kohli’s absence has allowed Rohit to establish his own style of captaincy.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Rohit’s approach, which he believes is often misconstrued as “laidback.” Hussain highlighted Rohit’s tactical acumen, particularly his decision to use Ravichandran Ashwin with the new ball to counter England’s aggressive batting.
“Rohit has had to learn and adapt his own style of captaincy,” Hussain said. “He’s not the same as Virat Kohli, who was very aggressive. But Rohit has that fire burning within.”
India’s loss in the first Test in Hyderabad was a setback, but they rallied to win the next three and seal the series. The final Test in Dharamsala was a fitting end to a dominant performance, with Rohit leading from the front with a century.
Rohit’s success has not only silenced his critics but also put an end to the “Bazball” phenomenon. England’s aggressive batting approach, which had been successful in recent months, was unable to match India’s skill and determination.
