Indian cricket is abuzz with news that Rohit Sharma might be removed as the Test captain of Team India. According to a report by The Indian Express, the decision to oust Sharma comes after a poor run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series, which Team India lost 1-3. The selectors are said to be looking for a new leader to take the team forward into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.
Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with form have raised serious concerns about his leadership and batting abilities. Although he performed well during India's 2021 tour of England, scoring 368 runs at an average of 52.57, his recent performances have been underwhelming.
The potential change in leadership comes as India embarks on a new WTC cycle, and the team will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks. With a new leader at the helm, India might see a shift in strategy and approach, potentially bringing in fresh perspectives and ideas.
Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket With Immediate Effect, To Continue Playing ODIs
In a massive development, veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The news comes hours after an Indian Express report claimed that the 38-year-old will not captain in the five-Test tour of England that will begin on June 20 as the selectors hunt for a new captain.
The 38-year-old's performance during the five-Test tour of Australia had come under intense scrutiny. In the three Tests he played, the right-hander had managed only 31 runs at a woeful average of 6.20 alongside a best of 10 and India lost all of them. Rohit also claimed to have dropped himself from the final Test in Sydney but strongly denied any notions of retiring from the format.
However, the veteran uploaded a story on Instagram and wrote the following by uploading a picture of his Test cap:
"Hello everyone, I would like to share that I'm retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format."
Image: Rohit Sharma/Instagram
Rohit Sharma, who succeeded Virat Kohli as Test captain, skippered the side in 24 Tests, winning 12 and losing 9. As far as his performance with the bat goes, Rohit made 4301 runs in 67 Tests at 40.57.
