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Rohit SharmaHis struggles with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy underway have intensified speculation about his imminent retirement from Test cricket.
Will Rohit Sharma play his last Test in Sydney?
A report in the Times of India (TOI) claims that the Indian captain decided to quit the longest format of the game after the conclusion of the Sydney Test.
Rohit’s recent form has been a cause for concern. With just 31 runs in five innings of the series, his average has plummeted, raising doubts over his continued place in the Test team.
The captain’s decision to experiment with the batting order in Melbourne, moving up to the top and shuffling KL Rahul and Ravindra JadejaIt has also generated criticism. These tactical decisions have not yielded the desired results and have hindered the team’s progress.
Rohit Sharma’s statement after facing defeat in Melbourne
The Indian captain shared his disappointment over the team’s performance at the MCG and the 184-run defeat, but expressed hope for a strong comeback in Sydney.
“There is still one game to play. A series to draw. A draw would be good. We will try to see what we can correct. We just want to not give up and make sure we do everything we can to push the momentum towards us. There are times when we are disappointed in ourselves but we did a lot of things right. There is another opportunity to appear in Sydney.” he said in the post-match presentation.
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Rohit also spoke about his own form. “I am where I am today. Few results were not favorable as captain and the batsman is disappointing…mentally it is disturbing. But from now on that is where there are things that we, as a team, must analyze.” he added.
While an official announcement on Rohit’s retirement is awaited, it is widely believed that the 37-year-old will play his final Test match in Sydney. The team’s management now faces the crucial task of ensuring a smooth transition and identifying the next generation of leaders.
Rohit’s retirement will mark the end of an era for Indian Test cricket. While his captaincy has had its moments, his recent struggles with the bat have overshadowed his leadership qualities.
