Rohit Sharmabat fight in The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has fueled speculation that he is on the verge of retiring from Test cricket.
Will Rohit Sharma play his last Test in Sydney?
A Times of India (TOI) report said that the Indian captain has decided to retire from the longest format of the game after the Sydney Test.
Rohit's recent form has been a cause for concern. With just 31 runs in five innings in the series, his average has dropped significantly, raising questions about his continued place in the Test team.
The pilot's idea of trying to hit Melbourne, he lifted himself up and waved. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadejait has also caused criticism. These strategic decisions did not bring the desired results and hindered the progress of the team.
Rohit Sharma's statement after the defeat in Melbourne
The Indian captain shared his disappointment over the team's performance at the MCG and the 184-run loss but expressed hope that they will bounce back in Sydney.
“There is still a game. Recording list. Photography can be good. We will try to see what we can fix. We just want to not give up and make sure we do everything we can to move forward. Sometimes we get frustrated but we did a lot of things well. There is another opportunity to go to Sydney,” he said in the post-game presentation.
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Rohit also spoke about his form. “I am standing where I am today. The few results that didn't go our way as a captain and bat are disappointing.. mentally it's confusing. But right now there are things that we as a team have to look at,” he added.
While an official announcement about Rohit's retirement is awaited, many believe the 37-year-old will play his final Test match in Sydney. Group managers are now faced with the critical task of ensuring success and identifying the next generation of leaders.
Rohit's retirement will mark the end of the Indian Test cricket era. Although his captaincy has been around for a while, his recent struggles with the bat have overshadowed his leadership.