Captain of the Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma He set the record straight regarding speculation about his retirement from Test cricket after missing the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Rohit Sharma talks about retirement
Rohit's decision to miss the Sydney Test has been one of the most talked about topics in the cricket world over the past few days. In an interview with Star Sports during the lunch break on the second day of the Test, the Indian star made it clear that he will not be retiring from the longer format. He stressed that his poor performance was the only reason for his absence, and nullified any idea of imminent retirement.
“This is not a decision to retire. I am not walking away from this game. But I made a decision to walk away from this game because I could not score with the bat.” Rohit said.
Current and future form in Test cricket
Rohit has struggled with the bat in the current series against Australia, as he managed just 31 runs in five innings, indicating a significant decline in his performance. Despite this, he remains optimistic about his future in the format, showing belief in his ability to bounce back while acknowledging the unpredictable nature of cricket.
“There is no guarantee that I will be scoring goals two or five months from now. I have seen a lot of cricket matches, every minute, every second, everyday life is changing. I believe things will change but at the same time, I have to be realistic as well. Rohit added.
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Rohit hits the critics
The cricket community, including fans and former players, has been speculating heavily about Rohit's future, especially after reports suggested talks were being held with Rohit. Bank of Credit and Commerce International Officials and selectors about retirement. However, these rumors were put to rest when the Nagpur-born cricketer hit out at the critics, stating that he had played the game for a really long time and knew what he was doing, and people sitting in the commentary box or analyzing his game would not decide his future.
“The people sitting in the commentary box, or typing with a laptop in their hand, are not going to decide how my life is going to go. I've played the game for so long that they're not going to decide when I play, how I play, when I captain the team, or when I step down. A sensible person, a mature person, a father of two children, I have some sense, and I know what I want from my life.” The Indian captain added more.