India captain Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggle with the bat continues to impact his captaincy, marked by a series of low scores in the Test series against Australia and earlier against New Zealand. His leadership is questioned, as former chief selector MSK Prasad suggests that Rohit's lack of form has hindered proactive decision-making on the field.
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