MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s crushing victory over Sri Lanka was an impeccable begin to Rohit Sharma’s reign as check captain however the all-format chief says making a bench energy to secure the crew’s future will probably be a much bigger problem to him than profitable matches.
The Mohali check was Rohit’s first task as captain of India’s check facet after Virat Kohli stepped down in a shock transfer after the crew’s 2-1 defeat of their final check collection in South Africa.
The 34-year-old couldn’t have hoped for a greater begin after India thrashed Sri Lanka inside three days by an innings and 222 runs.
India’s check facet, nevertheless, weren’t simply transitioning to a brand new management towards Sri Lanka however had been additionally enjoying a match for the primary time in over a decade with each Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane lacking from their batting lineup.
The duo had been dropped after inconsistent performances recently.
“It’s not nearly 11 gamers, it is also concerning the people who find themselves sitting exterior wanting to get their probabilities,” Rohit instructed reporters after Sunday’s win. “About creating that bench energy, which can maintain the future of Indian cricket.
“If you create that bench energy and also you begin considering from now, Indian cricket will probably be in good arms. That is considered one of my challenges and one of many duties I would like to take upon me.”
Rohit, who additionally leads India in 50 overs and Twenty20 codecs, has promised to again the youthful gamers within the facet.
The opening batter from Mumbai mentioned he wants to give the cricketers a platform and readability of roles to allow them to carry out freely when their alternative arrives.
“It’s going to be my largest problem, extra than, actually, profitable video games,” he continued. “For me what will probably be necessary is how I method these guys who’re sitting exterior and the way I can get them in good mindset.
“When they get a chance they need to be very clear as to what they need to go on the market and obtain. When you are enjoying (for India), there will probably be quite a lot of stress.
“But we as crew administration need to create a really wholesome and optimistic environment the place guys are simply going on the market and doing what they’re supposed to do.”
(Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly; modifying by Michael Perry)
