Why it is important for Team India to persist with Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket

Rohit scored useful runs against New Zealand — Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the Indian squad, when in form

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Rohit Sharma of India watches on from the outfield during the International Twenty20 match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) — Rohit Sharma has had his share of struggles

Struggled earlier in his ODI career:

Let’s go back to mid-2012, a bilateral ODI series in Sri Lanka. Most people would have forgotten this tour, as it was an easy ride to victory for India. India dominated the hosts in all departments except the 2^nd ODI. Almost all Indian batsmen made merry in that tour except one man. He was none other than Rohit.

He scored only 13 runs in 5 matches. Fans were calling for his head. He was subject to vicious abuse. Some fans even went a step ahead to question Dhoni for sticking with him. After that series, he was not selected often in the line-up.

Rohit wasn’t done yet, however, let’s take a look at how his ODI career took a turn from there on.