Rohit supports Virat’s policy of rotating players

MUMBAI:ROHIT Sharma on Thursday backed India skipper Virat Kohli’s rotational policy stating that while cricketers want stability in the selection process, players of the current side realise that whatever changes are made are for the betterment of the team.

Kohli, who took over as captain from MS Dhoni in 2014, has led the side in 37 Tests fielding a different playing XI in each of those matches. With India 0-2 down in the Test series against England, the policy is expected to continue.

“As a player, nobody would want to be in a situation where if you don’t perform you will be out of the team. But again, the captain and coach are in tremendous pressure to give the best every time. Whatever decision they make, the team members support and stand by that decision,” Rohit said at a promotional event.

“Of course (a player) gets upset on missing out. I have been a captain and I know how it feels to leave out a few players. The last thing that you want as captain is your players not standing by your side,” he added.

Rohit defended India’s preparations for the England tour, saying it is difficult to prepare well for a series given the number of games cricketers are involved in a year. “The best preparation you can have is to go to a country andplay as many practice games as possible. But it cannot happen because of the games we play.”