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IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma Likely To Be Rested For Part Of The India Tour Of West Indies 2023

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According to the latest reports from TOI, Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma may be rested for a portion of the upcoming West Indies tour. This decision comes amidst Rohit Sharma’s recent slump in form and fatigue, observed during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in England.

Sources close to the selection process have indicated that the national selectors are considering giving Rohit Sharma a break, either for the Test matches or for the subsequent eight-match white-ball series consisting of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

The team for the West Indies tour is scheduled to be picked on June 27, a day before the commencement of the Duleep Trophy in Bangalore. The tour is set to commence with the first Test match in Dominica on July 12, followed by a second Test to be held in Trinidad.

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“Rohit looked a bit jaded during the IPL and the World Test Championship final in England. The selectors want him to rest for some part of the West Indies tour. He’s likely to miss the Tests or the eight-match white-ball series (three ODIs and five T20Is) to follow. The selectors will speak to Rohit and then take a decision,” a source told TOI.

Rohit Sharma’s recent performances have raised concerns, as he struggled to find his form during IPL-2023, scoring just 332 runs in 16 matches at an average of 20.75, with only two half-centuries to his name. In addition, he faced disappointments in the WTC final against Australia, scoring only 15 and 43 runs in the match.

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The decision regarding Rohit Sharma’s rest period will be made after discussions between the selectors and the player himself. While the possibility of Ajinkya Rahane assuming the role of stand-in captain during the tour has been mentioned, this will depend on Sharma’s availability. Rahane displayed an impressive comeback during the WTC final, contributing scores of 89 and 46.

Furthermore, it is likely that the fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj may also be rested for the Test matches, although no final decision has been reached. This strategy aims to manage the workload of key players and keep them fresh for future assignments.

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There is also significant pressure on Cheteshwar Pujara to secure his position in the team. However, if both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rested for the West Indies tour, Pujara could have a chance to redeem himself and retain his spot in the side.

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It is worth noting that India’s tour of the West Indies marks the beginning of their campaign in the 2023-25 WTC cycle. The team management, along with the selectors, is keen on strategizing and maximizing player efficiency for the upcoming series and future tournaments.

As the tour approaches, all eyes will be on the team selection and the decisions made regarding player rests and potential changes in leadership. The Indian cricket fraternity eagerly awaits updates from the selectors and the captain himself, as the team prepares to embark on an important tour in the West Indies.

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