'Rohit Is A Great Leader': Shikhar Dhawan Defends His Former Opening Partner After Test Series Loss

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has come out in support of his former opening partner and current Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma , amidst backlash following India's Test series loss to New Zealand. Dhawan emphasized that wins and losses are an inherent part of game and dwelling on m is unfair.

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Shikhar Dhawan backs Rohit Sharma

Shikhar Dhawan's comments come after India's humiliating defeat in second Test match against New Zealand in Pune, which resulted in team losing its first home Test series in 12 years. loss sparked criticism from various quarters, with many questioning Rohit Sharma 's leership and team's performance.

" pressure you all talk about isn't something we feel. While re is pressure in game, we don't dwell on losses or wins; that's part of game. I feel that's neir a fair r a practical approach toward anything," Dhawan said while speaking to India Today.

Shikhar Dhawan, who has shared a successful opening partnership with Rohit Sharma in white-ball formats for India, praised his captaincy skills and leership qualities. "As a cricketer, we don't think that way. And Rohit is a great leer; it's t just about winning and losing. re's a bond, team's connection with its leer, and how much y look up to him," Dhawan ded.

India aim to win 3rd Test against New Zealand

third Test match between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from vember 1 to 5. Following Tests against New Zealand, India will lock horns against South Africa in a T20I series. Most of senior players who have t retired from format and are also part of Test team will be given rest as re is an important five-match red-ball series coming up against Australia.

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India and Australia will lock horns in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting vember 22 in Perth. Considering, India emerge victorious in third and final Test against New Zealand, y will still have to win at least three games against Australia to qualify for World Test Championship (WTC) final.