“Cannot Put Blame On BCCI, The Gamers…”: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Face Ire After NZ Whitewash

The Indian cricket staff and BCCI have been on the receiving finish of some stern criticism following a 3-0 loss to New Zealand in a house Take a look at collection. It was the primary time within the historical past of Indian cricket staff that the aspect was clean-sweeped in a three-Take a look at collection at residence. The three losses have made India’s street to the World Take a look at Championship remaining a really difficult affair. Many former cricketers have mentioned defective preparation is to be blamed for India’s poor present. Former BCCI selector and ex-India participant Sunil Joshi believes that he nationwide cricket physique shouldn’t be blamed and the onus lies on the gamers.

“The onus and duty lies extra with the gamers, than the BCCI or the choice committee,” Joshi instructed Instances of India.

“Let’s not put the whole lot on the BCCI. It is particular person duty as properly. That is what I wish to stress extra on. that you will play three Take a look at matches, it is going to be on turners, or it is going to be on gradual wickets. So from white-ball format, (there’s have to) return to Ranji Trophy and play (with a view to get match-ready for the red-ball worldwide season). For the whole lot, the blame cannot be placed on the BCCI. The gamers’ duty can also be there. Gamers have to take initiative, and will say, ‘Boss, I’ll go and play Ranji Trophy, I’ll go and play Duleep Trophy’.”

He additionally opined {that a} collection loss at house is at all times tougher to deal with than an abroad collection record.

“Suppose it isn’t simple while you lose a collection. I’m certain even the staff administration feels the identical…If you wish to win WTC otherwise you wish to be within the WTC remaining, otherwise you wish to be the primary Take a look at staff, now we have to play properly in India. For that, our preparations, the Ranji Trophy turns into a main purpose (event). Again within the days additionally the Take a look at gamers did take part within the Ranji Trophy video games and submit that went on to play Take a look at matches. I’ve accomplished that. Many gamers have accomplished that,” he mentioned.