Former cricketer Irfan Pathan raises concerns about Rohit Sharma's place in India's Test team due to his poor form, suggesting his captaincy is keeping him in the playing XI. Pathan points out better-performing options like KL Rahul are being overlooked. Rohit’s struggles have coincided with India's lackluster performances in the ongoing series against Australia.
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