India's Test captain Rohit Sharma's poor run of form has continued in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar speculates that Rohit might step down as captain if his struggles persist in the remaining Tests. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara suggests that Rohit's decision to not open may be contributing to his difficulties.
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