Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has said that Indian opener Rohit Sharma might struggle in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. The veteran wrist-spinner has pointed out how his average drops when he bats away from the home in the longer format of the game as well.
However, Brad Hogg believes that the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s excellent swing bowling could trouble Rohit Sharma with the new ball as well. His comments came as the opener has had problems facing swing bowling and this time he is likely to face the same too.
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In a video on his YouTube channel, Brad Hogg explained: “He Rohit Sharma is in India, he averages 79 (in Tests). But when he goes away, he only averages 27. Then we go to England, it even gets worse – it’s just 24. I think he is going to have a few issues against the likes of Broad and Anderson, especially opening the batting against the Duke ball. I will be very surprised if he has a big impact in this series.”
However, Rohit Sharma has become a completely different batsman since he started opening in Test cricket. He also did well in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in both innings. Even he was in good form Down Under and Hogg feels this might give Rohit Sharma the much-needed confidence as well.
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“We all know how good he (Rohit) is and this has been one of the kryptonite in his game at Test level, performing away from India. England probably for an Indian batsman, has the hardest conditions to adjust to. He has had plenty of time over there so if he is going to do it, it has got to be this time. I think this will define him as a Test cricketer,” Brad Hogg concluded.
