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‘No team will drop Rohit Sharma but Indian Cricket Board might’- Fans react as Jay Shah’s recent statement puts Rohit Sharma place in Indian T20 side in jeopardy

Amidst growing uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah's recent statement has sparked online debate when Jay Shah clarified that no guarantees were given to Rohit Sharma.

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Jay Shah-Rohit Sharma (source: Twitter)

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The Indian cricketing circuit is abuzz with speculation as the Indian Cricket Board recently made a significant announcement. Contrary to earlier reports and expectations, the Indian Cricket Board Secretary, Jay Shah, has indicated that no assurance can be given to Rohit Sharma regarding his place in the T20 squad for the upcoming global tournament set to take place in the West Indies and USA in June next year.

Rohit Sharma has been the captain in Test cricket and white-ball format in the Indian cricket team but it has been rumoured that the Indian batting maestro seeks assurance from the Indian Cricket Board of his place in the T20I team before agreeing to lead the team in the T20 World Cup given his form in the T20 format has not been great in the last two years. The cricketing fraternity was curious about the specifics of Rohit's role in the T20 team, given his crucial contributions in his career.

Putting an end to the speculation, Jay Shah, in an official statement, clarified the board's position on Rohit's request for assurance. Shah emphasized that no such assurance can be provided to Rohit Sharma regarding his selection for the T20 team. This stance has sparked debates and discussions among cricket enthusiasts and experts alike.

Rohit Sharma's absence from T20I matches since the last T20 World Cup raises eyebrows. Suryakumar Yadav, in the absence of Hardik Pandya, recently took charge as the captain for the three-match T20I series against South Africa. The void left by Rohit's absence has prompted questions about the team's dynamics and strategies before a big tournament.

Jay Shah also shed light on the fitness status of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, assuring fans that he is diligently working towards his return. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru is closely monitoring his progress, and there is optimism that he could be fit even before the Afghanistan series.

However, Jay Shah’s statement regarding Rohit Sharma raised many eyebrows in the Indian cricketing circles causing a meltdown among his fans who were expecting to see him in the shortest format of the game.

Here are some of the tweets by the fans on X:

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Jay Shah expressed confidence in Shami's potential return, stating that he could play in the two-match Test series against South Africa. However, Shami's availability is subject to his fitness, and the board remains uncertain about his comeback at this moment. While the pacer is not currently at the National Cricket Academy, plans are in place for his return and he will soon fly to the NCA.

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