Irfan Pathan, a former pacer for India, stated that should Rohit Sharma win the Test series against South Africa, his name will go down in cricket history as one of the greatest players and leaders of all time.
Since Rohit is both the captain and the opener for India against South Africa, Pathan predicted on Star Sports that he will be crucial to the team’s future success. It would be simpler for other hitters, according to the former speedster, if the 36-year-old could play the new ball with ease.
“If Rohit Sharma is able to conquer South Africa, his name will be kept top-most in India’s cricket history as captain and player because he only has the key to wins in both these matches. He is both an opener and a captain. If you play out the new ball, your other batters will get the chance to shine. That’s why you should remove the shine from the new ball,” Pathan said.