“Rohit Sharma is Overweight and Flat Track Bully”: Ex-South Africa Player Criticizes Indian Captain
In a scathing critique, ex-South Africa batter Daryl Cullinan attacked Indian captain Rohit Sharma. He called him “overweight” and a “flat track bully.” Cullinan’s comments come as Rohit struggles in the Test series with Australia. He has not made a significant impact with the bat.
Cullinan’s Harsh Remarks on Rohit Sharma’s Fitness
In an interview with InsideSport, Cullinan questioned Rohit Sharma’s fitness for Test cricket. He even compared him to teammate Virat Kohli. He noted a big difference in their fitness.
“Look at Rohit and Virat and notice the difference in their fitness levels. Rohit is overweight and will not play for a long time. Rohit’s physical condition is not upto the mark and he is not in a condition to play long Test series. He is a flat track bully,” Cullinan told InsideSport.
The 38-year-old captain batted at No. He scored 6 in the second Test against Australia, then only 9 runs. This led to more criticism of his performance and fitness.
Rohit’s Declining Test Form
Rohit Sharma’s recent form in Test cricket has been far from impressive. He has one Test fifty since India’s home series with England. He has also dropped out of the ICC Test batting top 30.
In the previous series against New Zealand, Rohit managed only 91 runs across six innings. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he has struggled. His failure to score runs is a concern for India.
India’s Current Series Against Australia
India kicked off the series on a high, winning the first Test by 295 runs at Perth’s Optus Stadium. However, Australia roared back in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. They won by 10 wickets.
The third Test, set to begin on December 14 at The Gabba, is critical for both teams as they vie for control of the series. All will watch Rohit Sharma. He faces pressure to perform amid rising criticism.
Is This the End of the Road for Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket?
Cullinan’s harsh view fuels the debate over Rohit Sharma’s Test career. His ODI and T20I performances are strong. But, his Test form and fitness are under scrutiny.
For Rohit, the third Test at The Gabba is a chance to silence his critics and prove his worth as a leader and batter. His struggles on non-flat pitches and lower fitness raise doubts about his future in Test cricket. These questions are unlikely to go away anytime soon.
Daryl Cullinan’s comments have reopened the debate on Rohit Sharma’s spot in the Indian Test team. His future in Tests depends on his performance in the series. Can he turn things around, or will he face an early end?
For now, all eyes are on Rohit Sharma. India wants to regain control in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
