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Rohit Sharma Sits Out Nets As Gautam Gambhir Has Lengthy Chat With His Replacement

Rohit Sharma Sits Out Nets As Gautam Gambhir Has Lengthy Chat With His Replacement

IN SHORTAhead of India’s cricket tour of Australia, senior batter Rohit Sharma was filmed sitting out net practice sessions while former opener and coach Gautam Gambhir held a long conversational exchange with the newcomer set to replace Rohit in the squad for the upcoming series—a signal of potential transition in India’s leadership set-up.

TL;DR

  • Sharma was absent from the nets during a high-profile practice session ahead of the India–Australia 2025 series.
  • Gambhir is reported to be mentoring Rohit’s replacement, hinting at the team’s changing guard.
  • The move sparked speculation about Rohit’s form and positioning ahead of critical ODIs.
  • Media and cricket analysts view this as part of a succession strategy within the national team.
  • India’s performance expectations in Australia remain high, adding context to the team’s internal dynamics.