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 10: Australian captain Steven Smith (L) dives to catch out Rohit Sharma of India during day five of the Fourth Test match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 10, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Munoz/Getty Images) — Rohit Sharma’s test performances have been less than satisfactory

Continuous failure in the whites:

He found himself in a similar situation in his test career is well. He was not a regular in the test line up after a special debut series. Even when he got few chances in between, he was unable to set the stage on fire.

His place was questioned by fans and Captain Kohli was also facing the heat for continuously backing him. Team management had two options. One was to carry on with Rohit or to search for another one to fill the middle order puzzle. But they have gone with the 1^st choice which is the obvious one in this case.

How did Rohit perform in the test matches against New Zealand? Let’s take a look.