The former Indian cricketer turned pundit and analyst, Sanjay Manjrekar did not fail to raise doubts over Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in the recently concluded two-match Test series in South Africa What could have been a 1-1 draw, but it was another opportunity that disappeared.

Before the start of the test series in Centurion, the WTC 2023 runners-up were expected to finally clinch a test series victory in the Rainbow nation in over 30 years. It is known as the Last Frontier for India which remains intact as Rohit Sharma’s team will return to India with some positives.

The result of the first Test was negative, both in terms of bowling and batting, but that was necessary to some extent as it would not have led them to a second 7-wicket win in the second Test in 1 and a half days. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah’s 6 wickets in separate innings along with Virat Kohli’s batting prowess in foreign conditions even at the age of 35, are the positives.

Otherwise, Rahul Dravid has major issues to attend to, from preparing Yashasvi Jaiswal to play his best in the SENA nations to Shreyas Iyer’s poor and lazy technique as a number 5 batsman. Another negative point that has emerged from this Test series according to Sanjay Manjrekar It is Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.

Rohit Sharma, the batsman, didn’t get as many runs and will be disappointed not to make the most of the starts he got. While Rohit Sharma, the captain, needs a little more clarity in his thoughts and tactics. He scored 60 runs in the 3 innings he played in South Africa, but with a 5-match Test series at home against England on the horizon, Rohit will look to get back to his best in the red-ball format.

“Rohit Sharma’s mistakes cost India a lot in the first Test” – feels Sanjay Manjrekar

While talking about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after the second Test, Sanjay Manjrekar claimed that his mistakes in the first Test were the reason why India suffered such a defeat – by an innings and 32 runs. Manjrekar also claimed that Rohit Sharma also made glaring mistakes in the second Test and cryptically said that the 36-year-old is yet to learn from his mistakes in the WTC and CWC finals before shedding light on his batting career in Tests.

“In Test cricket, if you lose moments, you lose the game. Rohit made mistakes in both Tests and although he cost us dearly in the first game, fortunately Siraj had given us scope for the second Test. Siraj bowled just one more when Markram was scoring and the lead increased to 60 was a mistake.” – said Manjrekar.

“Only he can tell us how much he wants to play Test cricket. I think if he wants to extend his Test career, there will be no contest. I think Virat Kohli will play as long as possible and fortunately for us. “This tour in difficult conditions is just the difference between him and the next best Test batsman India has at least until Rishabh Pant returns.” – Manjrekar concluded.