Will we ever see a Pakistan Test captain removed/dropped/rested from the playing XI during a series?

[BouncerGuy]

The role of a Test captain is not just about leading the team tactically but also setting personal standards on and off the field. However, what happens when the captain's own form comes under scrutiny? In cricket's history, there have been rare instances when captains have taken the bold step of dropping themselves for the betterment of the team. But will we ever witness such an act of selflessness from a Pakistan Test captain?

It's a scenario that feels almost unthinkable in the context of Pakistani cricket culture. So far, Pakistan's captains have mostly persisted with themselves despite lean patches.

Could we ever see any captain make such a selfless and potentially career-defining move? What factors would contribute to such a decision? Is it even realistic to expect given the unique dynamics of Pakistani cricket?

Let's discuss! What are your thoughts? Has a Pakistani captain ever come close to this?

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Bumrah had earlier attempted to douse rumours of rifts in the India camp when he said Rohit's absence from the team was the 37-year-old's own choice.

"Our captain has shown leadership by opting to rest in this game," he said at the toss.

 

[pillionrider]

He was dropped or politely asked to step down. But credit to him for not kicking up a fuss and also still being involved before play started trying to give his inputs on the pitch. Rather than sitting in a corner like a martyr for his fanbase to lap up.

 

[Devadwal]

Its not a proud moment instead Humiliation for any captain.

 

[MenInG]

Its not a proud moment instead Humiliation for any captain.

You say that but if India win this game it will become his lasting legacy

 

[Mamoon]

How do we know he dropped himself and wasn’t given the directive from BCCI?

 

[RidiculousMan]

No. What Rohit has done is pathetic. He has been a pathetic batter for a while now. Should retire

 

[BouncerGuy]

Do you think Shan should drop himself from this game???

 

[cricketAXEpert]

The role of a Test captain is not just about leading the team tactically but also setting personal standards on and off the field. However, what happens when the captain's own form comes under scrutiny? In cricket's history, there have been rare instances when captains have taken the bold step of dropping themselves for the betterment of the team. But will we ever witness such an act of selflessness from a Pakistan Test captain?

It's a scenario that feels almost unthinkable in the context of Pakistani cricket culture. So far, Pakistan's captains have mostly persisted with themselves despite lean patches.

Could we ever see any captain make such a selfless and potentially career-defining move? What factors would contribute to such a decision? Is it even realistic to expect given the unique dynamics of Pakistani cricket?

Let's discuss! What are your thoughts? Has a Pakistani captain ever come close to this?

Captains are known to drop out due to fitness / injury, so why not if your form is bad?

However Shan Masood will never do it, because he is never in good form & is always struggling for runs. He is not in the team on merit anyways, so he knows his days are numbered. He will try to play as many matches as he can.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Whether Rohit was dropped (which is what I believe) or dropped himself (unlikely) is not a important as the fact that (a) it was done and (b) he too fit without a peep, this day at least.

Both speak to a certain maturity in the Indian cricket structure and process. These are good things.

Now on topic, I doubt if Masood would do it because he’s not certain the the XI to begin with/

Outside of Tests, basis the admittedly little I have seen, I think Rizwan comes across as someone who’d do it.

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

The captain was rested not removed.

 

[Devadwal]

You say that but if India win this game it will become his lasting legacy

India is likely to lose this test even we won by some miracle , people's will say look's Rohit was holding india back and without Rohit india has won the both test .a lose - lose situations for rohit.

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

India is likely to lose this test even we won by some miracle , people's will say look's Rohit was holding india back and without Rohit india has won the both test .a lose - lose situations for rohit.

Please don't encourage fans can think like this.

Cricket is for India and not about Rohit Sharma.

BCCI makes best decision for Indian team and Indian public and everyone should unite behind Team India not individual players.

 

[MenInG]

Please don't encourage fans can think like this.

Cricket is for India and not about Rohit Sharma.

BCCI makes best decision for Indian team and Indian public and everyone should unite behind Team India not individual players.

Hello

This is not a BCCI portal.

Stop making statements on behalf of BCCI.

Any more of this and you will be given marching orders.

This post does not need a reply - just note this down.

 

[MenInG]

How do we know he dropped himself and wasn’t given the directive from BCCI?

No way to tell but could well be.

 

[Mamoon]

No way to tell but could well be.

We shouldn’t be making assumptions. There is zero evidence that Rohit is selfless.

 

[Vikram1989]

You say that but if India win this game it will become his lasting legacy

No bhai.he removed gill for his sake .he went to bat at 6 and again as opener moving kl back and forth.he got extra allrounders increasing load on bumrah as he was not able to score.he forced the change .

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sorry but this isn't bravery or selflessness.

It's a complete and utter collapse of planning and is knee jerk thinking.

I would hope Pakistan never replicate this. If you have selected a captain for the series, then back him. If you don't want to back him, then sack the people who made him captain first.

India have had a psychological meltdown here and are relying on 1 billion PR (unpaid) staff to try and set a narrative that is false.

 

[Devadwal]

Sorry but this isn't bravery or selflessness.

It's a complete and utter collapse of planning and is knee jerk thinking.

I would hope Pakistan never replicate this. If you have selected a captain for the series, then back him. If you don't want to back him, then sack the people who made him captain first.

India have had a psychological meltdown here and are relying on 1 billion PR (unpaid) staff to try and set a narrative that is false.

Actually this is good if you looking at different point of views .

Now no captain can think like my place is fix even i haven't performed .

As far as Rohit getting dropped or opt-out, most of Indian fans are very happy .

Hopefully both Rohit and virat will be dropped from the champion trophy team as well .

Enough is enough .

 

[MenInG]

Sorry but this isn't bravery or selflessness.

It's a complete and utter collapse of planning and is knee jerk thinking.

I would hope Pakistan never replicate this. If you have selected a captain for the series, then back him. If you don't want to back him, then sack the people who made him captain first.

India have had a psychological meltdown here and are relying on 1 billion PR (unpaid) staff to try and set a narrative that is false.

I think its thinking out of the box.

They need to win this game and they are doing whatever it takes

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Actually this is good if you looking at different point of views .

Now no captain can think like my place is fix even i haven't performed .

As far as Rohit getting dropped or opt-out, most of Indian fans are very happy .

Hopefully both Rohit and virat will be dropped from the champion trophy team as well .

Enough is enough .

Captain place SHOULD be fixed though.

The last thing you want is your captain to be fearing for his own place. It will make him more defensive and impact on field thinking.

Indian fans are happy just like Pakistan fans get happy when captain is booted. But knee jerk booting of captains usually ends in misery, groupings and team going backwards.

 

[Devadwal]

Captain place SHOULD be fixed though.

The last thing you want is your captain to be fearing for his own place. It will make him more defensive and impact on field thinking.

Indian fans are happy just like Pakistan fans get happy when captain is booted. But knee jerk booting of captains usually ends in misery, groupings and team going backwards.

Why a player place is fixed just because he is a captain ? Captain first need to score some runs but Rohit was batting like a Tailenders and he was given three test to improved but he failed.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and india done exactly that.

 

[Vikram1989]

Captain place SHOULD be fixed though.

The last thing you want is your captain to be fearing for his own place. It will make him more defensive and impact on field thinking.

Indian fans are happy just like Pakistan fans get happy when captain is booted. But knee jerk booting of captains usually ends in misery, groupings and team going backwards.

Can't be like that. Few reporters covering the net practice have said rohit was not able to play the throw down specialist also.ball was hitting his bat bottom and guy was looking awful. We should be more flexible and demand high-level of commitment, responsibility from a captain. He should inspire not drag the team to bottom.