‘Sab tik hai but aggressive approach kidhar hai?’ - Fans react as Michael Clarke urges to keep faith in Rohit Sharma’s captaincy ahead of West Indies Series

India will be seen in action from 12 July in West Indies for a full-fledged tour, consisting of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. But, after losing the recent World Test Championship Final (WTC) against Australia at the Oval, fans raised questions about the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Rohit won five IPL titles and hence, when he became the all-format captain for the Men in Blue, fans were expecting him to end the drought of winning major titles. 

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India last won a major title in 2013. But, as of now, Rohit captained the team in the 2022 20-20 World Cup, Asia Cup 2022, and the WTC 2023 final. But, they failed to become victorious on all three occasions. However, now, the former Australia captain, Michael Clarke has come out and stated that fans should keep faith in Rohit’s captaincy.

“Losing a one-off final doesn’t make him a bad captain, nor does it make India a bad team.” - Michael Clarke

While talking to RevSportz, Clarke said: “I would be keeping the faith with Rohit. I think he is a very good captain. I like his aggressive approach, he looks to be as positive as he can be. He has had a lot of success as a leader. Look at his IPL record for Mumbai (Indians). Just because India didn’t win the Test World Championship doesn’t mean Rohit is not the right guy to lead India. The fact that India qualified again, they are the only team to make consecutive finals, says a lot about how they have played their Test cricket over the past four years. It is also a very important time for stability with the One-Day World Cup right around the corner.”

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“Like I said to you, I would be keeping faith in Rohit. Since taking over as captain, he has won you a Test series against Australia at home. He has done well as a batter as well. Think of his hundred in the last series. Losing a one-off final doesn’t make him a bad captain, nor does it make India a bad team. To make consecutive finals isn’t easy. What it means is that India was the only team to play consistently well over a period of four years. To do so in Test cricket is commendable, and I would urge you to look at that as well before making any kind of judgment call,” he further said.

Here is how fans have reacted:

Virat approach always positive but rohit approach negative

— Manish Valmiki (@ManishV32807592) June 19, 2023

Australians would never want India to overhaul changes which can hamper their chance for next WTC. So, they would say that everything is fine. Even Ricky Ponting retired after 2011-12 Ashes loss followed by SA series. Thats their culture.

— Sawan (@sawan0108) June 19, 2023

While we Indians continue to crticize him, one of the great captains like Michael Clarke understands his approach and appreciates him 😇💯

— Aayush Agrawal (@crazycricfan45) June 19, 2023

He is saying this because he doesn't want India to win the World Cup 😔

— Rodony 𓃬 (@Rodony_) June 19, 2023

Clarke you are very clever 🤣🤣
Wants Rohit to lead India in world cup so your team easily win the world cup.

Great Idea 🫡🫡🫡🙂

— Crictalker (@crictalker2) June 19, 2023

Clarke saying this bcz he dont like Kohli

— Sultan Khan (@MainHoonSultan7) June 19, 2023

Sab tik hai but aggressive approach 😭

— Virat Kohli Worldwide (@ViratianTweets) June 19, 2023

Sab theek hai lekin har baat me IPL laana kab band karenge ye log?

The fact that Rohit has won IPL for MI, doesn’t change the fact that the same Rohit has performed pathetically as captain in winning ICC tournaments.

— Rahul (@rahulenlightens) June 19, 2023

Rohit is not an aggressive captain but sometimes he is angry with his own team mates.

— AJ⚪ (@ajcasm_) June 19, 2023