Rohit and Gill Under Scrutiny Before Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma's return to domestic cricket for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir was disappointing, as he was dismissed for just three runs in the first innings and 28 runs in the second. His batting slump follows poor performances in international Test matches against New Zealand and Australia, raising concerns about his form ahead of the Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, another incumbent Test batsman, also struggled in domestic matches, managing just four runs for Punjab. Despite their struggles, Gill is expected to open for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he has been named vice-captain. The BCCI's recent emphasis on domestic participation is aimed at helping players regain form, but the methods of dismissals have raised questions about the effectiveness of this approach.