India Test captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed retirement speculation following his exclusion from the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney. Sharma, who is averaging just 6.2 across his five innings on the tour, chose not to play in the crucial game due to personal reasons.
Sharma told Star Sports that he was “out of form” and needed an in-form player to carry the team. He emphasized that retirement speculation is out of his hands and that he has confidence in his abilities to regain form.
The decision to exclude Sharma from the match has sparked debate about his future with India cricket. However, Sharma’s statement suggests that he is committed to the team and will reassess his position once he regains his form.
India needs a win in the Sydney Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keep slim hopes of snaring a World Test Championship Final spot alive. The team is currently fighting back against Australia, with Rohit watching from the pavilion after succumbing to an injury.
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