- By Gurmeet Batra
- Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:50 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is making the most of the off-season, unwinding and spending quality time with loved ones. With a lengthy break between matches, players have returned home to be with their families.
Rohit was recently spotted enjoying a casual gathering with friends, including former cricketer Dhawal Kulkarni and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, with Kulkarni sharing a photo of the group sharing a meal on social media.
Aamcha asach चालतं 🥙☕️🍳 pic.twitter.com/Jl6mfbHng3
— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) August 18, 2024
The Indian team toured Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka before going on a break.
India's cricket team experienced a mixed tour of Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, exceling in the T20I format with series wins against both nations, but struggling in the ODI format, losing 2-0 to Sri Lanka.
This marked a disappointing start to the Gautam Gambhir era as head coach, as the team struggled to navigate Sri Lanka's spin bowlers, losing wickets in clusters.
Rohit is set to return from the break in a crucial two-match Test series against Bangladesh next month. The series holds significant importance for India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final, and Rohit's return will likely bolster the team's prospects. His leadership and expertise will be invaluable as India seeks to secure a spot in the championship finale.
Rohit-led Team India aims to regroup and prepare for their upcoming home season against Bangladesh and New Zealand, featuring Test and T20I series. The highlight of their season will be the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia, where they seek to continue their dominance. India has a strong record against Australia, having won the previous home series 2-1 and claiming back-to-back Test series victories in Australia under Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy.