"Got Confused": Ex-India Stars' Take On 'Spoilt For Choice' Rohit Sharma's Tactics In Ranchi Test

24.02.2024 - 12:19 sports.ndtv.com

Former India cricketers RP Singh and Aakash Chopra opened up on captain Rohit Sharma's tactics during Day 1 of the ongoing 4th Test against England in Ranchi.

RP Singh and Chopra felt that Rohit underbowled left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on the opening day. Kuldeep bowled just 10 overs on Day 1, and had to wait until the 42nd over to get his chance.

Despite failing to bag a wicket, Kuldeep was India's second most economical bowler at the JSCA Stadium after Ravindra Jadeja.

While RP Singh and Chopra weren't critical of Rohit for his tactics, they felt that the Indian skipper relied too much on veteran spinner Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. "The bowlers put in a lot of effort.

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