Rohit Sharma closes to match fitness, likely to be available for home series against West Indies

New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) India’s limited overs captain Rohit Sharma is recovering well from a left hamstring injury. And will be back during the six-match limited overs series against West Indies next month. Would be a wonderful opportunity to do so.

Rohit Sharma was made the vice-captain of the Test team ahead of the tour of South Africa. But suffered a strain on his left hamstring during a practice session ahead of the team’s departure and was ruled out. He was also ruled out of the ODI series to be played in South Africa due to not attaining full fitness.

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Rohit Sharma’s rehabilitation is going very well

A BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on condition of anonymity, “Rohit Sharma’s rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy is going very well. He is expected to recover for the West Indies series. There is still three weeks to go for the first ODI to be held in Ahmedabad on February 6.

The series against West Indies will consist of three ODIs and as many T20Is. One-day matches will be played from February 6 to 12 while T20 Internationals will be played from February 15 to 20.

Rohit Sharma is suffering from hamstring problem for a long time. He was dropped from the squad for the first two Test matches. After the limited overs series on the 2020-21 Australia tour for the same reason.

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As per the current BCCI policy, every player has to obtain a ‘fit to play’ certificate by conducting. A mandatory fitness test at the NCA (National Cricket Academy) before returning. It is only after this process that the selection committee is informed about the player’s availability.

With Virat Kohli now relinquishing the captaincy from the Test format as well. It is more important for Rohit to stay away from injury.

Rohit Sharma has been one of the best performers for the team in all formats

In recent years, Rohit Sharma has been one of the best performers for the team across all formats. He is also believed to have the support of all the players in the team.

The captaincy style of Rohit Sharma, who led Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Is compared to the style of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

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“Rohit Sharma is likely to lead the team for at least four-five years. Before the BCCI decides on the name of the next young captain,” the source said.

He said, “In the current cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. One should think of putting the leadership of the team in the hands of someone experienced who has proved himself in such a role.