R Ashwin on Rohit Sharma’s critics: ‘When will they stop? When he performs’ | Cricket News

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has raised concern over Rohit Sharma’s current form and said the Team India captain must silence his critics with his performance with the bat. After an asmal Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he dropped himself from the final Test in Sydney. However, Rohit’s poor form continues as he managed on two runs in the opening game of the three-match ODI series in Nagpur.
“This is not easy. If you look at it from Rohit’s point of view, then obviously, it is frustrating form him,” Ashwin said on his Youtube channel.
“He needs to concentrate on the series. He thinks that he have done well in the format and he’d like to continue that.
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“But people will ask questions. The ones who are watching will obviously ask.
“It’s a catch-22 situation. You can’t stop these questions. When will they stop? When he performs,” he said.
Rohit Sharma was miffed when asked about his form heading into the ODI series against England. (BCCI)
Earlier this week, Rohit Sharma didn’t seem too pleased with questions on his current form and his future after the ICC Champions Trophy in the press conference on the eve of the first ODI against England in Nagpur.
“What kind of a question is that? This is a different format, a different time. As usual, as cricketers, we know there will be ups and downs and I have faced a lot in my career, so this is nothing new to me. We know every day is a fresh day, every series is a fresh series,” Rohit shot back.Story continues below this ad
It was unlike any Rohit press conference one has seen over the years. Even after India were bowled out for 46 against New Zealand last year, the India captain had come for the presser and answered all questions coolly.
“How is it relevant that I talk about my future plans sitting here when there are three ODIs and a Champions Trophy coming up. Reports have been going around for a number of years, but I am not here to clarify those reports. For me, these three games and the Champions Trophy are very important, so my focus is on these games. We will see what happens afterwards,” Rohit had said.
India will play their second match against England in Cuttack on Sunday.
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