Former Indian cricketer-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has launched a fresh storm by leaving Rohit Sharma out of the list of India’s all-time batting legends. Manjrekar felt that Rohit Sharma had not enough to count among Indian great people like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli.
He believes that Rohit failed to make any impact in Test cricket, and that is why he is not considering Hitman between his all-time Indian Great. In particular, Rohit retired from Test cricket earlier this year, with 4301 runs in 67 matches in the name of 12 centuries and 18 fifties.
Sanjay Manjrekar awakened Rohit Sharma’s white-wage legacy, but questioned his place among the great people of all time
Sanjay Manjrekar said on Doordarshan Sports: “Rohit Sharma is not fit with the great Indian batsmen. Because you are talking about Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. Rohit is not fit in it.”
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However, cricket Pandit has reported that the story completely turns into cricket of white ball. Manjrekar mentioned that Rohit’s fearless approach in Odis, his unmatched ability to dominate attacks, and his leadership qualities achieved a special place in the history of the white ball.
Even during the loss of the 2023 World Cup of India’s heart -wrenching 2023 World Cup, Rohit’s selfless batting praised him a lot with fans around the world. The former Indian batsman further said, “But if it is only about one day of cricket, or about selflessness, or about the captaincy, then you have to mention Rohit Sharma. And I have seen that in 2023, we have lost the World Cup.”
Rohit Sharma is not fit in this: Sanjay Manjrekar
Rohit further praised his supremacy in white-ball cricket, especially Odis, the commentator said, “But the love for him had gone to a different level. Just because people saw that he was not thinking about himself.
And he was almost sacrificing himself so that others could benefit from it. So, this was his specialty. And in 50 -over cricket and limited overs cricket, easy domination – I mean, he made around 300. And it was very pleasing to see. ,
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However, Manjrekar feels that Rohit’s name does not sit with Indian batting veterans, as all-time Great is generally considered to be based on the players’ Test cricket dominance. He signed this saying, “But when we are talking about Indian batting of all time, Test cricket has more impact there. And I don’t think Rohit has a big impact there. He is not fit in it.”
Rohit Sharma’s future is in doubt beyond the tour of Australia
Meanwhile, Rohit’s return to OD cricket is once again ready to make the headlines, as he is ready for the upcoming White-Ball Tour of Australia in India. After bid farewell to T20Is and Test cricket, the Hitman now returns to the format where he has created a prestigious heritage, but the question of questions on his long -term future has intensified.
Many media reports show that this may not be a story, as the current Indian team management is considering moving beyond Rohit after a tour of Australia. The next ICC is still two years away with the World Cup 2027, they want to create a fresh core for the tournament.
The experienced opener was last seen in Indian colors in March, when he led the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in UAE.
