Here is How Rohit Sharma Failed to Reduce Milestone Mindset

Rohit Sharma, a former Indian captain in the Test format, might have failed to reduce the milestone mindset. He brought the team-first mentality under his captaincy. But after his retirement, it seems that the milestone mindset is back.

When Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy of the Indian team, he focused on the team mentality. Earlier, the Indian team used to focus more on individual milestones. under his captaincy.

He showcased brilliant examples for the same even in the ICC tournaments. By smashing the bowlers in the power play, he wanted to give a good start to the team in every game. Even if it cost him his wicket, the Hitman would happily risk it. It was thought that the ‘Intent era’ was now coming to Indian cricket.

But he was never fully able to be there, as Rohit Sharma retired from the Test format in May 2025. Now, in the West Indies tour of India, the milestone mindset seems to have returned for the team. India also plays its first home test since the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

1. Bumrah, Siraj Work as Milestone Partners

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj returned together with the ball. India's deadly pace duo started off well in the Test series against the West Indies. Siraj, who was dropped from the team in the Asia Cup, was brought back in the Test format. He didn't have good records at home, but was able to receive a good start against the West Indies.

When Siraj stood at 4 wickets, the West Indies were 9 wickets down. With one wicket left to go, Bumrah was bowling to the lower order. He knew it would be easy for him to take a wicket in this situation.

In the 41st over, he bowled the last three deliveries to Jayden Seales. Fortunately, all these balls went outside off, showcasing that he doesn't want to take wickets. Even the commentators knew that Bumrah wanted Siraj to complete his five-wicket haul in this innings.

2. Siraj Lets Akash Deep Claim a Fifer

The incident between Bumrah and Siraj is not the only one that defines the milestone mindset. It was present in the Indian team even after the team played its first Test series after Hitman's retirement. Akash Deep was selected to play for the team in the second Test, in place of Jasprit Bumrah.

, and England were down to their lower order. Siraj, knowing it would be a great milestone for Akash Deep, continued to just complete his overs without attempting to take wickets.

This further helped Akash Deep to complete his five-wicket haul against England. This also came at a time when fans doubted the Indian team's performance without Jasprit Bumrah. Later, he took another wicket to finish the match with 10 wickets combined in both innings.