In the history of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma’s name will remain at the top if he wins in South Africa: Irfan Pathan

If Rohit Sharma can lead his side to a series victory in South Africa, according to former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, his name will remain at the top of Indian cricket history. On Sunday, December 10, the first Twenty20 International between the two sides washed out in Durban, signaling the start of India’s tour to South Africa. But for both teams, the most significant portion of the visit will be the two-match Test series that starts on December 26 and is a part of the World Test Championship cycle (2023–25). Given that India has made eight efforts to win a Test series in South Africa, they would be eager to cross this last obstacle in the next series.

Since he holds the sole key to victory in these two games, Rohit Sharma’s name will go down as the greatest cricket player and captain in Indian history if he is able to defeat South Africa. He is the captain as well as the opener. Your other hitters will get their moment to shine if you play out the new ball. For this reason, you ought to take off the new ball’s sheen,” Pathan was cited by Star Sports.

Pathan complimented the India skipper even further, saying that he batted brilliantly in the Test series against England in 2021 and that he would bring the same intensity to South Africa.

“When he traveled to England for the Test series, he was well-prepared and played fantastic batting. Before he departs, I believe you will witness Rohit Sharma prepare with the same fervor. Playing with the new ball, scoring runs, and leading his side ahead will be Rohit Sharma task. He’s going to don a lot of hats, and the only person on your squad with more experience than he has is that player. This squad consists of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, our two elder brothers. A great deal of reliance will be placed on them both,” he continued.

Since 2019, Rohit Sharma has emerged as India’s top Test run scorer.

Notably, he has amassed 2092 runs from 41 innings at an average of 53.64 with seven hundreds and six fifties to his credit since he started starting the innings in Test matches. Since 2019, the Indian skipper has also been the team’s top run scorer in Test matches. Along with Virat Kohli, the 36-year-old will be responsible for leading the inexperienced Indian batting order.