'The intent has to be far sooner than later': Former coach's advice to struggling Rohit Sharma ahead of BGT 2024-25 4th Test – Sportskeeda

Ex-Team India coach Ravi Shastri has shared his advice for Rohit Sharma on how he can come out of his rut ahead of the final two Tests against Australia. Shastri opined that the Indian skipper must show more intent early in his innings, pointing out that the best No.6 batters have the ability to counter-attack.
Rohit, who joined the Indian team Down Under after the opening Test, is yet to make a notable score in the series. With the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showing promise in Perth, the right-hander decided to bat at number six but has had scores of 3, 6 and 10 thus far.
With the 37-year-old’s footwork at number six not being sharp, Shastri believes he must balance caution and aggression. He said on the latest episode of the ICC Review:
Rohit has only played once at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the venue for the fourth Test. The 2018 MCG Test against Australia saw the veteran score a useful 63* at number six in the first innings.
The 62-year-old also claimed that he understands why KL Rahul cannot be replaced as an opener for now, given how well the right-hander has fared in the series with his faultless technique. He added (as per the aforementioned source):
Team India have beaten Australia the last two times at the MCG.
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