Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India could not reach the final of the 2025 World Test Championship.
Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. He shared a story on his Instagram account and gave information about his retirement. Rohit, who has already retired from the T20, will continue to play ODIs. There were reports on Wednesday evening that he would be removed from the Test captaincy on a tour of England. After which he said goodbye to Red Ball Cricket.
Rohit said- Thank you for support Rohit Sharma shared a story on his Instagram handle and wrote, 'Hello, I want to tell everyone that I am retiring from Test cricket. It was a moment of pride for me to represent the country in Red Ball Cricket. Thank you all for love and support. I will continue to play in the ODI format for the country. '
Rohit Sharma shared an Instagram story and announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Rohit scored 12 Test centuries Rohit made a Test debut for India in 2013. During 2021, he managed to strengthen his position in Playing-11 and also achieved captaincy in 2022. In 67 Tests for India, he scored at an average of 40.57, but at home its average dropped to 31.01.
Rohit's average in Australia was 24.38 and South Africa 16.63. However, in England, he scored at an average of 44.66. He also scored a century while opening on the last tour. After Rohit's retirement, Team India may focus on focusing on Yashwashi Jaiswal and KL Rahul as a permanent opener in the Test team.
Rohit failed against New Zealand and Australia Rohit also failed badly in the last Test series against New Zealand and Australia. He was able to score 15.16 against New Zealand and Australia at an average of 6.20. The selectors have now decided that because of Rohit's form, he cannot be entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy.
Rohit could not play the first test. He became part of the playing-11 in the second Test, but came to bat in the middle order. India then won the first Test under Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy, but lost 2 matches under Rohit's captaincy. He could not play the last Test in Sydney and has now retired.
India lost the Test series against Australia 10 years later in Rohit Sharma's captaincy.
Gambhir said- The selectors will decide on Rohit Head coach Gautam Gambhir also said on May 6 that the selection committee would decide on Rohit's future. He said at ABP News' India at 2047 'summit,' My job is not to choose the team. The coach has the right to select Playing-11 only.
A new captain will be selected for the England Series According to a report by the Express, Team India will announce a new Test captain for the Test series against England in June.
Rohit will continue the captaincy in ODIs The biggest reason for the stripping of Test captaincy from 38 -year -old Rohit is believed to be his form in Red Ball Cricket. Under his captaincy, the team lost 3-0 at New Zealand at home and 3-1 in the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Due to this defeat, Team India could not qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Rohit expressed his desire to continue as captain In March, the same express report said that the BCCI would retain Rohit as captain for England tour. Rohit himself has expressed his desire to continue the captaincy in a podcast with former Australian captain Michael Clarke.
Rohit said he was excited to lead the Bumrah, Shami and Siraj's pace invasion in England. However, the selection committee recently told the board about its future plan at a meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
Rohit Sharma led India in 24 Tests. Won the team 12 and lost in 9.
Rohit is not suitable for test captaincy “Selectists want a new captain for a tour of England and Rohit is no longer suitable for Test captaincy,” said a BCCI source. Especially in red balls, its bad form is not making it suitable for this format. The selectors want to give responsibility to a young captain for a new WTC bicycle. The committee has also informed the BCCI that Rohit will no longer be a test captain.
He retired from T20 last year Rohit retired from the shortest format after India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. He departed as the top scorer of this format. He is going to play ODI, he has also won Team India ICC Champions Trophy in this format.
Rohit Sharma also retired from T20 format on June 29, 2024.
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