Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to quit Test cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing five-match series with Australia. As various reports emerged, a decision in this regard was discussed between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and selectors; thus, he may not have second thoughts about continuing.
Though the exact date of the announcement is not known, there are indications that it will be after the last Test match in Sydney. But if India makes it to the WTC Final, Rohit may want to stay on till the mega game.
Struggles in the Series
The recent performance by Rohit in the Test series has brought a question mark over his future in the format. Having scored a total of just 31 runs across six innings in three Tests, his batting struggles have become crystal clear. Comparatively, Jasprit Bumrah’s 30-wicket haul in the series overshadowed whatever the skipper contributed with the bat.
Following a crushing 184-run defeat in the fourth Test, Rohit admitted to feeling “disturbed” by both his personal form and the team’s collective shortcomings. “A lot of things I’ve been trying to do haven’t fallen into place,” he confessed. His frustration was evident as he acknowledged the mental toll of the situation.
A Captain’s Legacy
Rohit’s possible retirement signals the end of an era for Indian cricket. His captaincy has seen its ups and downs, but the current struggle in this series has raised the decibel level, asking for him to step aside from the longest format. Yet, the Indian skipper is firm in his conviction of fighting to the very end.
Come the Sydney Test, and all cricket aficionados will be looking, as this could well be his last in whites. Whether he calls it a day after this series or a possible WTC Final, his contributions to Indian cricket will not be forgotten.
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