Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is leaving the door for retirement from test cricket open, as per latest reports. According to Times of India, the star batsman is probably going to resign after the final test against Australia in the present Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Tough Series for Rohit Sharma
This comes at a time when the Indian batsman had failed to impress in the series. He had just managed to score 31 runs in three matches and has come under attack from both fans and experts. For comparison, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has taken 30 wickets in the series—that is, just one short of the runs scored by Rohit.
India is at 1-2 in the five-match series, so these games are critical for the series. The series went well initially with India. With Rohit being unavailable, Jasprit Bumrah led the side to a record 295-run victory over Perth. But momentum could not be carried ahead, as rain interrupted the third match and made it a draw. The remaining two matches also didn’t go well for India, and India lost them.
Role of BCCI and Selectors
According to reports, BCCI officials and selectors have already discussed the matter with Rohit Sharma. However, there is no official confirmation regarding the exact date of his retirement. If India qualifies for the World Test Championship final, Rohit might ask for an extension of his Test career for one last hurrah.
A Glorious Career in the Limelight
Rohit Sharma’s Test career has been a rollercoaster ride. Known for his impeccable timing and explosive batting in shorter formats, his Test career began with promise but faced interruptions due to inconsistency and injuries.
Despite all those setbacks, he rose to the position of dependable opener and soon the Test captain. Scintillating hundred at home against South Africa and then against England highlighted his Test career. He helped stabilize the Test team as leader, but talk of his retirement has been floated due to his recent performances as well as that of India across the border.
Challenges Post-Rohit for India
With Rohit Sharma likely to step down, India will have to look for a new leader for the Test team. Players like Virat Kohli have led the side before, but newer names like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant could be considered for the role. The decision will significantly shape India’s future in Test cricket.
Fan Reactions and the Road Ahead
The retirement of Rohit Sharma will signal the close of an era in Indian cricket. Fans though disappointed by their recent performances applaud his contribution for the team. Social media are filled with hot debates about this decision and how desperately everyone hopes to see him take a dignified exit.
Then one of the last cricketing feats Rohit will undertake on the highest platform might witness when India reaches the final of World Test Championship.
For now, though, everything keeps coming back to him and this team’s effort as they look for a comeback from the remaining tests of the series.
Final Thought
Rohit Sharma’s Test career has been as eventful as it has been impactful. Whether he retires after the fifth Test or extends his career for the World Test Championship final, his legacy in Indian cricket remains unmatched.
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