India legend Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to curb his instinct for big hits, emphasizing patience against Australia's bowlers as essential to secure runs in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has shared his words of wisdom for captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to stand in as skipper — an appointment Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes should be locked in for all five matches, regardless of when Rohit returns. “It is important for the captain to play the first Test match,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

The nature of Rohit Sharma's dismissals in the Test series against New Zealand made some suggest that his approach had become 'casual'.

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar, speaking to India Today, reflected on India's 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand. From tactical blunders to Rohit Sharma's captaincy and Virat Kohli's form, the batting great spoke in length about the factors that led to humbling series loss.

Rohit's participation in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is uncertain due to the impending birth of his second child. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, has offered advice on how Rohit can overcome his recent slump in form,

Sunil Gavaskar had said that the Indian cricket team should appoint a new captain for the entire series if Rohit Sharm ais unable to make it to the first couple of Tests against Australia

As Rohit Sharma awaits personal developments at home, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes India's skipper will be ready to join his side in time for the first Test against Australia as soon as the situation deems fit.

Sunil Gavaskar offered an insight into Rohit Sharma's approach as India prepare for the five-Test series against Australia.