Rohit Sharma Retirement: Has the Hitman Played His Last Test Match?
On January 2, rumors swirled in Indian cricket. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen talking with Jasprit Bumrah at a training session. Rohit Sharma watched from the sidelines. This led to speculation. Some thought the Indian Test captain might have played his last red-ball match.aji
Rohit Sharma to Miss SCG Test
Rohit Sharma has reportedly withdrawn from the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG. The 37-year-old opener has struggled in the series, averaging just 6 runs. He was rested, according to a report by Devendra Pandey. Fans wondered if this decision ends his great Test career.
Rohit Sharma Yet to Announce Official Retirement
Despite the frenzy, Rohit Sharma has not retired from Test cricket. Reports say the decision to rest him was strategic. Yet, this comes at a critical time for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
This is India’s final Test in the WTC cycle. So, it’s unlikely Rohit will be in the squad for the July series against England if India does not qualify for the WTC 2025 final. There is much speculation that the MCG Test was Rohit Sharma’s last. An official retirement announcement may come after the SCG Test.
As fans await confirmation, the “Hitman” may have played his final knock in the longest format of the game.
