Rohit Sharma’s Form Crisis: India’s Hope For Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma, India’s cricket captain, is facing the toughest phase of his career. His recent scores—0, 8, 18, 11, 3, 6, 10, 3, 9, 2—show a steep decline in form since late 2024. Even in the 1st ODI against England, he was dismissed for just 2 runs, repeating mistakes like edging balls to fielders, a pattern seen in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and Ranji Trophy.

Experts say his struggles are mental, not technical. Earlier, Sharma played fearlessly, like during India’s 2023 World Cup run, where his aggressive starts set the tone Now, hesitation and self-doubt dominate his batting, leading to weak shots and early exits.

Kapil Dev, India’s World Cup-winning captain, warns that Sharma’s slump impacts the whole team. “When the captain’s form is poor, the team has problems”. With the Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, Sharma’s comeback is critical for India’s chances.

How Rohit’s Form Affects Team India

India’s recent losses, like their historic Test whitewash against Bangladesh and defeat to Australia, link directly to Sharma’s poor form His inability to anchor innings has left the middle order exposed, even in wins like the 1st ODI against England, where Shubman Gill and Axar Patel rescued the team.

The dressing room feels the pressure. Reports suggest tensions and doubts about Sharma’s future as captain if his slump continues Former players like Ravichandran Ashwin urge fans to support him: “It’s a catch-22 situation. Questions will stop only when he performs” .

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak remains optimistic, pointing to Sharma’s past ODI centuries and recent scores of 56, 64, and 35 against Sri Lanka. However, Sharma’s Test average of 10.93 in 2025 highlights the urgency for improvement.

Experts Weigh In: Can Rohit Bounce Back?

Kapil Dev stresses Sharma’s role in stabilizing the team: “He is a big player. I hope he returns to form quickly” Sanjay Bangar, former batting coach, advises Sharma to revisit past successes instead of over-practicing: “Watch videos of your best phases and simplify your approach” .

Ravichandran Ashwin empathizes with Sharma’s mental battle: “It’s frustrating for him. He needs the confidence to silence critics”. Meanwhile, Suresh Raina believes Sharma’s aggressive style in ODIs, like his 2023 World Cup form, could revive his rhythm

Key Advice for Rohit:

Trust your instincts (as in 2023 World Cup).
Avoid overthinking techniques.
Focus on team needs, not personal stats

Rohit’s Legacy and Champions Trophy 2025

Sharma’s career is at a crossroads. A Champions Trophy win would make him India’s first captain with four ICC trophies .His past successes—like leading India to T20 World Cup glory in 2024—prove his ability under pressure .

However, his current form raises doubts. Jasprit Bumrah’s injury adds pressure, weakening India’s bowling attack . Sarma must lead by example, especially in high-stakes matches against teams like Pakistan and Australia.

What’s at Stake:

India’s reputation as a cricket powerhouse.
Sharma’s legacy as captain and batsman.
Team morale ahead of the 2025 tournament.

Players Who Could Challenge Rohit’s Records

While Sharma fights for form, others eye his ODI record of 264 runs. Here are three contenders:

Travis Head (Australia): Known for big scores in crucial matches, like his 137 vs India in the 2023 World Cup.
Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan): Aggressive opener with a double century in ODIs
Phil Salt (England): Fearless T20 batter transitioning to ODIs .

Player	Highest ODI Score	Key Strength
Rohit Sharma	264	Timing, six-hitting
Travis Head	137	Big-match mindset
Fakhar Zaman	210*	Powerplay dominance

Final Call: Time for Rohit to Shine

Rohit Sharma’s career has seen highs (World Cup wins) and lows (current slump). For India to succeed in the Champions Trophy 2025, he must:

Regain confidence through small wins.
Simplify his batting approach.
Lead aggressively, as he did in 2023–24.

Fans and experts agree: Sharma’s comeback isn’t just about runs—it’s about inspiring a nation. As Kapil Dev says, “The whole country is looking forward to the side’s performance”.

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