‘If I had been in his place…’, former cricketer gave shocking statement on Rohit Sharma not playing in Perth Test
Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for Perth Test as soon as possible. Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Getty Images) Indian captain Rohit Sharma has recently become a father for the second time. His wife Ritika Sajdeh has given birth to a son. Due to the possibility of the birth of a child, Rohit Sharma did not go to Australia with Team India. Now after the birth of the son, according to reports, Rohit will not be available for the Perth Test, as he will stay with the family. Meanwhile, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for the Perth Test as soon as possible. Ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia, Ganguly said he wants India’s Test captain to play the opening matches in Perth as the team needs leadership. Opening batsman can go to Australia- Sourav Ganguly Speaking to RevSportz, Ganguly said that Ritika has given birth to their child, so the opener can now travel to Australia and get in form ahead of the first Test. I hope Rohit Sharma leaves soon because the team needs leadership. His wife gave birth last night, so I’m sure he can go. He can go as soon as possible. If I were in his place, I should play the Perth Test. Ganguly said that the match is still a week away. Because this is a big series, he will not go to Australia after this. He is a brilliant captain. India needs his leadership for a start. Shubman Gill out of first test Team India has suffered a big setback before the Perth Test. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, he has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first test.