Rohit Sharma is an attacking batsman around whom India build their innings in one-dayers, but his absence should not have been the reason for India for failing to chase Australia’s huge total in the first One-day International in Sydney on Friday, legendary West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding has said. He also felt India would struggle in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
India lost by 66 runs, after Australia, batting first, piled up 374 for six wickets in 50 overs. Virat Kohli’s team was then restricted to 308 for eight wickets in 50 overs.
Sharma was controversially not picked for the two white ball series as he is recovering from an injury. He will also miss the first two Tests of the four-match series that will start in December, after ODI and T20 series.
“They wanted someone like Rohit Sharma at the top of the order because Rohit Sharma was the type of batsman that was looking to bat long. He is…