“This is Rohit Sharma’s opportunity” – Sunil Gavaskar thinks Test series win against South Africa will help India’s to overcome 2023 World Cup final loss.

Former Indian opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar expresses his belief that the upcoming Test series in South Africa presents a significant opportunity for Rohit Sharma to bounce back following the World Cup setback.

Gavaskar emphasizes Rohit’s crucial role as the captain for India’s prospects of achieving a historic series victory against the Proteas.

Gavaskar said “Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were really at the peak of their powers in the last 6-8 months. Like Jacques Kallis said Rohit Sharma is going to be key for India in the Test series. Rohit Sharma will have a big role to play to set up the No. 3,4,5. Whatever happens, this is Rohit Sharma’s opportunity to make up for the World Cup final loss.”

In an unexpected turn of events, the Men in Blue fell short in their quest for the 2023 World Cup on home turf. Despite winning 10 consecutive matches leading up to the final, the hosts, amid high expectations, faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in Ahmedabad, resulting in the tourists securing their sixth title.

Notably, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli emerged as the top two run-scorers of the 2023 World Cup, collectively amassing an impressive 1200 runs. Kohli, in particular, set a new record for the highest run tally in a World Cup edition, accumulating 765 runs in 11 matches, including three centuries.