Sydney, January 7 – Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has addressed retirement rumors following his exclusion from the final Test against Australia. Sharma clarified that his decision to step down was due to poor form, allowing in-form players to take part in the critical match. He firmly stated, “I’m not retiring,” dismissing speculation about his immediate future in Test cricket. However, reports suggest the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering significant changes to the Test team, focusing on senior players like Sharma and Virat Kohli to build a future-ready squad.
Trailing 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India’s management faces mounting pressure ahead of the fifth and final Test in Sydney. The match is crucial for India to level the series. Shubman Gill is expected to replace Sharma in the playing XI, while Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team as captain in this decisive encounter.
