Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo)

New Delhi: Before the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, India’s spin bowling coach… Sairaj Bahutule lined Rohit Sharma Amid renewed discussion over the future of the experienced opener. The 39-year-old has suffered a recent dip in form and concerns have resurfaced due to his age, a recent hamstring injury and a minor injury. IPL Return. Rohit could score only 16 runs after being run out in the first ODI against Afghanistan.Despite the scrutiny, Bahutule insisted that Rohit’s experience and leadership remain valuable to the team, especially Shubman Gill Now leading the ODI team.“I think Rohit is definitely an experienced player. He is a champion cricketer. I think he is someone who adds value to this team with his experience, not only batting-wise, but his leadership qualities also rub off on all the boys, including Shubman. So I think it is definitely very, very important to have him in the team, and he is someone who understands each game, who understands what is expected of him and the team, ” Sairaj told reporters. “I think he looks forward to every game and all the work he’s doing it’s like he’s just started playing.”

praise for KL Rahul

Bahutule also praised KL Rahul, who has been in great form across all formats. After scoring a century in the only Test against Afghanistan, Rahul scored an unbeaten 39 off 19 balls in the rain-interrupted first ODI.“I think he is a fantastic player. I think he is a player who adapts very quickly to situations and formats, as he has proved in these two matches,” he said.“I just think whatever number you send him at, he is someone who will perform for you, understand the situation, understand what is required of him at that particular moment, adapt to the conditions and perform. So I think wherever he decides to bat or wherever he is given the opportunity, he will be an important member of the team.”