Twitterati not happy with the selectors for ignoring Rohit Sharma in Tests despite Asia Cup triumph

Although the writing was very much on the wall, Rohit Sharma’s impeccable run as the India captain in the just concluded Asia Cup revived his fans’ expectations of his inclusion in the squad for the two-match Test series against the Windies next month. However, their hope was shattered as the national selectors did not consider giving his Test career a fresh pump and they went on to pick new openers.

Rohit led India to their seventh Asia Cup title on Friday, defeating Bangladesh in a closely fought final and the Men in Blue finished with an all-win record under the 31-year-old’s captaincy. Not only Rohit excelled as a batsman in the tournament (one hundred; two fifties) but his captaincy was also praised. India dominated arch-rivals Pakistan on both the occasions and all these factors strengthened the claim of Rohit’s return to the Test arena once again.

By ignoring Rohit, selectors gave the message

But by ignoring the batsman yet again, the selectors showed that they are not thinking about momentary gains. Rohit Sharma’s last appearance in Test was in South Africa in January and there, he was picked even ahead of Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane. But his poor batting saw him getting discarded and neither did he feature in India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan (where Karun Nair took his place) nor for the Test series in England.

In fact, Rohit has not been considered for any junior side for the longer format either, making the signals easy to read. He started his Test career with a bang, slamming two centuries in as many innings against the Windies at home in 2013. Five years since the dream debut, the Hitman is nowhere near the Test orbit and even an emphatic success as a captain on the international stage is not enough to bring him back in favour.

Twitterati was livid with the selectors for ignoring the stand-in Indian limited-overs captain and lashed out at them over the same.

Here is what the Twitter had to say about the selectors ignoring Rohit:

Well, you can only overlook pure class for so long. Just feel that @ImRo45 needs a long consistent 10-15 test matches run before they decide to drop him for good.

— Ninad (@Ninad_chaubal) September 29, 2018

Great win Rohit and the team @ImRo45 ..u were exceptional…I get surprised every time I don’t see ur name in the test team ..it’s not far away ..

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) September 29, 2018

Why no Rohit Sharma in Indian Team squad for WestIndies Test Series? After Kohli, he’s the best batsman available. And in terms of talent, he’s the best batsman in world. #CricbuzzLIVE #INDvWI #ShikharDhawan got what he deserves.

— Amitesh Mishra (@amiteshmishra) September 29, 2018

@ImRo45
Bhai what about today's team selection…
U once again not included in the team😡😡😡#IndvsWI

— $iddh@rth (@siddharth425) September 29, 2018

Aisa kyu karte h ye @ImRo45 ke sath @BCCI ne hmesa ignore kia
Kitne ache form me the

— Praveenmtripathi #modi #yogi#rohit45 (@Praveen83035836) September 29, 2018

Add Rohit Sharma to this team and India will win the series https://t.co/MglSdZ2b6d

— Akhil Sai (@AkhilSa22542289) September 29, 2018

Why not @ImRo45 in test squad #WIvsIND chief selecter bata sakte ha ki kya kiya ha rahul ne 149 k aalalva @BCCI @vikrantgupta73 @Ateet_Sharma @sports_tak

— Akash Dehariya (@akashdehariya42) September 29, 2018

@ImRo45 sir it is not justice for your Selection for Windies test series.. pic.twitter.com/p80eIe6Nq1

— Sanjeevsen (@Sanjeev56612248) September 29, 2018

Worst team ever where is Rohit Sharma ..is hanuma Vihari and Prithvi Shaw better than rohit https://t.co/MglSdZ2b6d

— Akhil Sai (@AkhilSa22542289) September 29, 2018

I don't whats wrong with @imVkohli
Or @BCCI Or @RaviShastriOfc
Why don't talented guy @ImRo45 Missing in squad?? #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/dvGifJMEuE

— Charan S Gowda (@CharanSGowda2) September 29, 2018

@sganguly99 feels @imro45 will soon be a part of the Indian test squad and has expectations from him. Do you think Rohit Sharma should be a part of the test squad as well?

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 29, 2018

Now it's time for @ImRo45 to play a test matches for another nation like #nawabpataudi sir played and show to @BCCI @imVkohli that what is he capable and quality player.sorry to say but selector ignore @ImRo45.☺ @sports_tak @vikrantgupta73 @Ateet_Sharma

— NishanSingh (@NishanRai111) September 29, 2018

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