‘That was Ravi Shastri’s idea’: Ex-India selector on ‘big moment’ in Rohit Sharma’s Test career

Jatin Paranjape revealed Rohit Sharma’s offense at doubts about his Test commitment, recalling Sharma’s assertion of his red-ball roots. Ravi Shastri’s decision to promote Sharma as opener proved pivotal. Paranjape expressed disappointment at Sharma’s Sydney Test withdrawal, feeling it impacted India’s series chances, especially considering Sharma’s stated love for the format and potential for greater achievements.