Sourav Ganguly congratulated Rohit Sharma on becoming a father to a baby boy on Friday (November 15). However, the former Indian captain urged Rohit to join the Indian cricket team in Australia and take over as captain ahead of the much-awaited Test series.
The legendary cricketer acknowledged Rohit Sharma’s personal joy in recently welcoming his second child, but stressed the urgency of his presence at the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, saying his leadership is irreplaceable, for what should be in Perth.
Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma in Perth for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 despite family celebration
Furthermore, Sourav Ganguly has pointed out that there are still five to six days left for the next opening match of the five-match Test series at the Optus Stadium in Perth, so the Indian captain will have to take a direct flight to Australia as his wife , Ritika Sajdeh, has already given birth to her baby. He also said that this Test series in Australia is Rohit’s last in Australia.
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The former Indian captain reiterated that Rohit should play in the first Test as this game is still a week away and asked him to leave for Australia as soon as possible as the Indian cricket team needs his leadership from the start of the next Frontier. Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Rohit Sharma can leave as soon as possible: Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly said on Revsportz: “I hope Rohit Sharma leaves very soon because the team needs leadership. I think she welcomed a baby a couple of days ago. Last night. So I’m sure he can go. You can leave as soon as possible. If I were in your position, I should play the first test.
It’s still the 22nd. One week left. And because it is a great series. After this he will not go to Australia. He is a fantastic captain. To begin with, India needs your leadership.”
Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly played a key role in Rohit Sharma’s appointment as India’s Test captain. Now, the legendary cricketer recalled Rohit’s initial reluctance to take up the role due to the immense workload of leading all three formats of the game.
Sourav Ganguly reveals how he convinced Rohit Sharma to take over Test captaincy
However, the former BCCI president convinced Rohit that no Indian cricketer should end his career without the honor of being a Test captain. Today, Rohit cemented his legacy as one of India’s greatest leaders, and Ganguly said he’s not really surprised by what the Hitman has achieved.
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Ganguly signed off saying, “Yes, I wasn’t because I captained all the other formats. So there was a lot of work. I don’t believe in workload. The Indian Test captain will always be the Indian Test captain. And that’s what I told him. Don’t end your career without being India’s Test captain. “I am not surprised by what he has achieved.”
EXCLUSIVE and LAST MINUTE @SGanguly99 in @ImRo45 He congratulates him on the birth of his son and tells him:
“The team needs it. His leadership. “If I was in his position I would be playing the Perth Test.”
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-Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 16, 2024
Notably, reports suggested that the BCCI had already made arrangements for Rohit’s quick departure to Australia, while the Indian team had already started practice for the Perth Test against Australia at the WACA. But there is no official news yet about Rohit’s arrival in Australia.
