'It just doesn’t seem as if he is...' - Sunil Gavaskar makes big statement for MI skipper Rohit Sharma

Former legendary Indian skipper and current commentator, Sunil Gavaskar has come with a hard and fast-lined analysis for the Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar has also come up with a piece of hard advice for the MI skipper Rohit Sharma for his performance in the current season of the Indian Premier League 2023.

Notably, Rohit has gone back to the pavilion on two consecutive ducks in the last two matches he played for the Mumbai Indians. The former World Cup Champion batter suggested Rohit think twice about his fitness and form before the much-anticipated Test Championship 2023 Final.

"I would say that Rohit should maybe take a break for the time being, and keep himself fit for the World Test Championship Final. He can come back again for the last few matches, but right now, take a little bit of a breather himself," said Gavaskar to Star Sports.

“It just doesn’t seem as if he is in the game. I may be completely wrong, but the shot he played wasn’t a captain’s shot. A captain repairs the innings knowing that the team is in trouble, plays a decent knock, and gets the team to a good total. Two wickets went for not too many in the power-play and you are not in form," he added later.

You want to play and get yourself off the mark - Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma

Later on, the 73-year-old also talked about Rohit’s form in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League 2023. He also advised him to take a break.

“If you are in form, I still understand the scoop shot, but it’s a huge shot when you have got two ducks in the previous game. So, you want to play and get yourself off the mark, get some circulation in the legs, running quick ones and twos, and then go for the big ones. Maybe, he is preoccupied and maybe a little break would do him good. But it’s for him and the MI team management to take a call,” said Gavaskar.