Ahmedabad Test is a big learning curve for Rohit Sharma, says Ravi Shastri

After the first three Tests were dominated by the bowlers, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and team struggled to pick up wickets in fourth Test. With Khawaja and Green scoring centuries, India were under a lot of pressure going into day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad.

In light of save events, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri said that, this kind of situation will be a big learning curve for Rohit Sharma. Shastri stated that Tests were getting wrapped up in quick time but the Ahmedabad pitch seems to be good one for the game and this is why Indian skipper will have lot of learning from this game.

"It's a big learning curve for Rohit Sharma. Tests were getting over in quick time, the game was moving very fast. But this one, it's a good pitch. The wickets are not coming as quickly as it used to be. That's when you got to get that thinking cap on, marshalling your resources. One thing captaining overseas, and one thing captaining in India on good tracks," Shastri said on-air for Star Sports.

"He has got all the good skills, but this is the exposure he needs. It's when one partnership comes up, you will be tested," Shastri added.

Mitchell Johnson questions Indian skipper for being oblivious in his decisions

Former Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson criticized Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's captaincy. He said that the Indian pacers with the new ball lacked consistency, but also questioned the captain, for not trusting his fast bowlers enough with the new ball.

"Yes, it's been a long day, fast bowlers are at the top end of their careers at their age. But with the ball, swinging around, you have got to put your money," Johnson said.

Australia won the toss on day one and opted to bat first and dominated the Indian bolwers throughout with centuries coming from Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green.

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