Rohit Sharma’s place in Team India’s ODI squad had come under the scanner before last weekend’s series decider against England at Lord’s as well. It was understood that the national selectors had a word with Rohit, stating that they were set to move on from him post the England tour as well. However, he came up with his own response, smashing an 84-ball century during a 388-run chase in London as well.

“Rohit didn’t need to prove himself, but he has shut everybody up,” Shastri said while speaking on Sky Cricket. “When you get those kinds of rumors floating around, it is sometimes irritating. When a player has done that much, he doesn’t have to prove anyone anything,” he added.

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Howveer, Ravi Shastri added that a player of Rohit’s stature should never be questioned for his position in the team as well. Shastri also said Rohit should have never been put in a position to prove his credentials.

“But if he has the desire to play and work hard at his game and is still enjoying it, I think he should be given the opportunity for as long as he wants. The day will come when he will feel he doesn’t have it in him; he’ll go,” Shastri said again.

“Look, my job is with the bat. Come and play, represent my country, represent the team. That’s what I’ve been told since I made my debut, so that’s what I am going to do,” Rohit said in a BCCI.tv video.