India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma's Test Team Spot May be in Line, Says Sunil Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma has been battling poor form for quite some time now. He failed once again on Saturday as he was out for duck in the second innings against South Africa. This performance will raise questions on his place in the Indian Test team, feels Sunil Gavaskar. (Has Rohit Sharma Played His Last Test?)

The former India captain advised Rohit to get back to Ranji Trophy to regain form in the longest format after failing in the ongoing series against South Africa.

Rohit, whose Test career has never taken off despite being a regular in India's limited overs setup, have managed scores 0, 1, 23, 2 in the third and fourth Test of the series. He was out for a first ball duck on Saturday.

"After failing in Delhi Test, Rohit's position in team will be in line. But who will replace him? I feel Rohit should start playing in Ranji Trophy to get back to form in the longer format," Gavaskar told NDTV.

"Today he got out to a brilliant delivery. But his feet movement was not good. This is a typical sign of a player who is not in form."

India are in commanding position in the Delhi Test, having already sealed the series in Nagpur. Gavaskar praised the application shown by captain Virat Kohli and first innings centurion Ajinkya Rahane on day three.

"Virat Kohli was positive on the third day. His partnership with Ajinkya Rahane was solid. They have put India in a strong position," he said. "Kohli was batting well in the first innings also. This is good for the Indian team."

Kohli is batting on 83 and Rahane 52 as India lead by 403 runs. Gavaskar, who earlier slammed the visiting batsmen saying they lacked application, technique and temperament, on Saturday said the poor performance of South Africa's senior players have hurt them immensely.

"South Africa have been handicapped by the poor performances of their senior players," he said referring to the likes of Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis.