'Get well soon skipper' - Twitter reacts as Rohit Sharma tests Covid-19 positive ahead of rescheduled England Test

In a big blow for India, their skipper Rohit Sharma tested Covid-19 positive and has been kept in isolation. The right-handed batter did not bat during the second innings of the ongoing four-day warm-up match against Leicestershire as well.

To note, team India is slated to play a rescheduled Test match against hosts England, which will start on July 1 in Birmingham. With Rohit in isolation, his chances of playing look bleak. If Rohit does not recover in time, then the team management will have to choose a new skipper to lead the Indian side for the fifth and final Test.

England tour is Rohit Sharma’s first away assignment as skipper

It must be noted that this is Rohit’s first away assignment after being named as Indian captain and he will want to recover quickly and give his 100% with both bat and as a captain. Talking about his numbers in Test cricket, the 35-year-old has played 45 Test matches and scored 3137 runs at an excellent average of 46.13. He has also stroked 14 fifties and eight centuries with 212 being his highest.

At present, India is taking on Leicestershire in a warm-up match and the rescheduled Test match is slated to be played between July 1 and July 5. After that, the focus will be shifted towards the three-match T20I series taking place from July 7 (Thursday) and then the same number of ODIs starting from July 12 (Tuesday).

Meanwhile, another Indian team will take on Ireland in the first of a two-match T20I series starting on June 26 (Sunday) at The Village, Malahide, Dublin. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a strong-looking Indian team for the tour with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya named captain and experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named vice-captain.

Meanwhile, here are some Twitter reactions:

Crazy stats : Rohit Sharma has missed 84% of SENA Tests in his career where he was expected to start.

— A l V Y (@9seventy3) June 26, 2022

Sad news, Rohit Sharma has tested positive for covid 19 (rapid antigen test)
Get well soon captain 🇮🇳💙 @ImRo45

— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) June 25, 2022

🚨#ICYMI, Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been placed under isolation for further tests.

Wish you a speedy recovery, Ro 💙#OneFamily #ENGvIND @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/1zZ8KMzM32

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 26, 2022

As Rohit Sharma looks unfit for the 5th test, me eagerly wants Virat Kohli to lead team India for the last and final time against England. It was his tour,his series and his team who created history at lords and oval ! Want them to finish the pending by another great win. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/SYNcGeuKr1

— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) June 26, 2022

Come back stronger captain. @ImRo45 ❤️💪 pic.twitter.com/Yc1q9tZGd1

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) June 26, 2022

Most Balls faced in England test tour :

Root : 929
Rohit : 866

Explains how superiorly Rohit Sharma handeled and dominated over English swinging conditions. Deserves a bow for all of humongous and tough work he did for India🇮🇳 !! pic.twitter.com/HwiMTj3nRr

— David (@CricketFreakD) June 26, 2022

Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer for India so far in the Test series, hoping he recovers and is fit for the 5th Test.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 26, 2022

Highest scorer for India in tests vs England last year, captain Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid. Wishing you speedy recovery captain. @ImRo45 💪 pic.twitter.com/Kdxpj5JIjd

— LevelUp11 (@Levelup_11) June 26, 2022

Get well soon Rohit Sharma 🥺. U r a champion @ImRo45. pic.twitter.com/CSQoRHfDsE

— Vishal. (@SportyVishal) June 26, 2022