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In a rare and bold decision, India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma he was withdrawn from the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The announcement surprised fans and experts when jasprit bumrah He came out to the toss in place of Rohit.
Here’s a look at Rohit’s self-elimination and three other international captains who dropped out of the playing XI:
4. Rohit Sharma (India)
Rohit’s decision to sit out the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 came after a series of disappointing performances. In the three Tests he played, Rohit managed to score only 31 runs in five innings, which probably led to his self-expulsion to allow Shubman Gill Notably, Rohit became the first Indian captain to leave the playing XI, marking a significant moment in the history of Indian cricket.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan)
In 2014, Pakistan’s ODI skipper Misbah-ul-Haq He decided to drop out during the series against Australia after facing harsh criticism for his lack of form. Misbah scored only 0 and 15 in the first two ODIs and subsequently opted out of the third and final match. Shahid Afridi He took over as captain but Pakistan lost the game and the series.
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2. Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka)
During the 2014 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal made the strategic decision not to participate in the qualifying matches. This movement allowed Lasith Malinga to lead the team, and the change proved successful when Sri Lanka defeated India in the final to clinch the trophy. Chandimal’s selfless decision remains one of the most discussed captaincy moves in T20 cricket.
1. Mike Denness (England)
England Mike Denness He was dropped during the 1974-75 Ashes series in Australia after struggling with form. England had already suffered heavy losses in the first two Tests and managed a draw in the third. Denness, without runs, decided to step aside for the fourth Test, handing the captaincy to Tony Greig. However, the move did not change England’s fortunes as they lost the match and eventually the series. Denness returned for the fifth Test but failed to turn things around.
