Rohit should have been included in Wisden's list: VVS Laxman
Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman voiced his opinion as opener Rohit Sharma was left out of the recently announced Wisden's list of five players. Laxman believes World Cup is a greater stage to perform than Ashes and hence Rohit's terrific performance should have been acknowledged. Ben Stokes and Ellyse Perry were named the leading Cricketers of 2019 by Wisden Almanack. Here is more.
"I think anyone who follows the game of cricket will be surprised and shocked not to see Rohit Sharma's name in those five players list. World Cup is bigger than Ashes. I am really shocked and surprised by this announcement from Wisden," Laxman said.
Indian opener Rohit Sharma had a successful run in the World Cup 2019, having finished as the highest run-scorer. He scored 648 runs in nine matches at an average of 81 and slammed as many as five tons. The year 2019 also saw Rohit returning to Test cricket, this time as an opener. In six Test innings, the 32-year-old tallied 556 runs at 92.66.
Ben Stokes was rewarded for his all-round display in the Ashes 2019. The England all-rounder scored 441 and scalped 29 wickets in five Tests. He also led England to a maiden World Cup title. Wisden named Jofra Archer, Pat Cummins, Simon Harmer, Marnus Labuschagne and Ellyse Perry the Cricketers of the Year. Andre Russell was named the Leading T20 Player of the Year.
Here is the full list of awards as per the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2020 edition. Cricketers of the Year: Jofra Archer, Pat Cummins, Simon Harmer Marnus Labuschagne, Ellyse Perry. Leading Cricket in the World: Ben Stokes. Leading Woman Cricket in the World: Ellyse Perry. Leading T20 Cricketer in the World: Andre Russell.
