India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev believes that Rohit Sharma's batting struggle will raise problems in the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. India skipper Rohit is currently going through a lean patch in his career. The 37-year-old last featured in an ODI match against England where he got cheaply dismissed scoring just two runs.
Before the 1st ODI against England, Rohit was featured for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy match where he scored just six and 28 runs in two outings.
"He is a big player. I hope he returns to form quickly. I will say good luck to the coach. It takes time to settle in. The whole country is looking forward to the side's performance. In recent times, the side played well for some time. The team looks unsettled. When the captain's form is poor, the team has problems," Kapil Dev said on Cricket Adda YouTube channel.
"The team has not done well, it's justified that the fans are angry. When these players came back after winning the T20 World Cup, the crazy scenes, I have never seen in my life. So, when they do bad, criticism follows. That's what I say, don't praise the players so much, that they can't handle. And then criticise them below the belt. This is my thought."
Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19 where India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. The tournament will be played in a hybrid model where matches featuring India and one of a semifinal will take place in Dubai. The venue for the final also depends on India's performance, if India qualifies for the title decider it will take place in Dubai otherwise it will take place in Pakistan.