New Delhi:

Former Australian Captain Michael Clarke shared his thoughts about India’s recent loss to New Zealand. He believes that the team’s demanding schedule has contributed to their recent struggles.

Talking to the Around the Wicket Podcast Clarke said, “Take nothing away from New Zealand, but it tells me India are so fatigued. Some of their shot selection, the use bowlers, and even Rohit saying he wasn’t at his best- it’s mental fatigue. They’ve played so much cricket without a break,”.

Despite his remarks on India’s fatigue, he is very optimistic about India’s prospects in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. He believes that the key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, once well rested, will lead to the team to a strong performance.

“They know they have played well out here in Australia and they’ll still come here with plenty of talent and that self-belief,” Clarke added.

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Gavaskar’s Suggestion

Meanwhile, former Australia Captain Aaron Finch has expressed his disagreement with Sunil Gavaskar’s views on India’s Captaincy. The topic of worry for India is the possibility of current Indian Captain Rohit Sharma missing the first Test, or even the first two tests, of the series due to personal reasons.

Gavaskar suggested that in Rohit’s absence, the team’s Vice Captain Jasprit Bumrah, should captain India for the entire series to maintain continuity. Gavaskar believes it would be more beneficial for Bumrah to lead throughout the series rather than having Rohit take-over mid series upon his return.

Disagreeing with Sunil Gavaskar, Aron Finch said,” I disagree with Sunny on that totally. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian Cricket Team. If you need to stay at home because your wife’s going to have a baby…. that’s such a beautiful moment, and you take all the time that you need in that regard, ” He said.