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Reason Behind Rohit Sharma's 'Just Stood Down, Didn't Retire' Interview? "To Just Calm Down The..."

The decision taken by Rohit Sharma to drop himself for the final Test match against Australia in Sydney caught a lot of people by surprise. Rohit scored just 31 runs in 3 matches and amid massive criticism from fans as well as experts, he decided to opt out of the encounter. On Day 2 of the match, he appeared in a candid interview with Star Sports and former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes that the interaction took place to calm down the public who had started demanding answers.

"Does More Harm": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Virat Kohli, Says His Antics vs Australia Put Teammates Under Pressure

Virat Kohli's performance Down Under in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy left more questions than answers. He scored just 190 runs in nine innings at an average of 23.75. He began with a ton but his performance with the bat went downhill from there on. His tendency to poke at delivery moving outside the off-stump led to his downfall again and again. Australia exploited that weakness and got the better of him. All this left a big question mark on his Test future. He was also involved in on-field skirmishes with the rival camp.

"Pujara, Rahane Have Shown Hunger": Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Domestic Cricket Message

India captain Rohit Sharma's hunger for playing Test cricket might be there but it isn't being seen in his actions. The skipper produced one of his most woeful performances on an away tour as India succumbed to a 1-3 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit's below-par performances with the bat saw him even being benched for the final match in Sydney. While the 37-year-old has maintained that he intends to continue playing Test cricket, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar wants the commitment to be reflected in his actions.

"If You Score 170-180...": Sourav Ganguly's Stern Verdict On Australia Series Loss

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly gave a brutal verdict on the Test series loss against Australia and said that Indian batters need to score big in red-ball cricket. Ganguly pointed out that India will not be able to win Tests if they continue to post small totals and advised them to aim at scoring 350-400 in order to provide a solid foundation to the bowlers. India were defeated 1-3 in the five-match Test series against Australia and their loss in the final Test in Sydney ends any hope of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has faced a lot of criticism, Ganguly did not single out any player and said that all of them need to score runs for India to win.

Time Up For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar's '2027 WTC Final' Viewpoint Raises Doubt

Legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has stated that Rohit Sharma may not be the only whose future is in doubt as Team India move on to the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India captain Rohit Sharma choosing to not play the fifth Test of the Australia tour has raised murmurs that he may soon call time on his Test career. However, Gavaskar believes that the Indian management and selectors will need to take a call on not only Rohit, but also possibly some other senior cricketers.

India's Champions Trophy Squad: Not Hardik Or Gill, This Star To Be Vice-Captain, Says Report

India's squad for Champions Trophy: While the official announcement of India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may be a few days away, reports have stated that the choice for leadership is already a foregone conclusion and unlikely to change. As per a report by The Times of India, Rohit Sharma is all set to captain India in the Champions Trophy. Regarding vice-captaincy, that responsibility will reportedly be given to pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, should he recover in time for the tournament. The vice-captaincy, in particular, has been a much-debated position.

Life Without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: A Matter Of Courage More Than Talent

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to lose the series 3-1. Fresh from a 3-0 home whitewash to New Zealand, the defeat sparked renewed debate in India about the future of the team and in particular two of its stalwarts.

"Don't Need Players Who...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Star Culture' Advice To BCCI

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to end the 'star culture' present in the Indian cricket team following the series loss against Australia. India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final dreams were completely dashed after they slumped to a heavy loss against Australia in the Sydney Test on Sunday. Gavaskar said on Star Sports that the cricketers need to make themselves available for selection at all times unless there is a medical emergency and even advised the selectors to consider the players who are completely committed to the side.

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Reason Behind Rohit Sharma's 'Just Stood Down, Didn't Retire' Interview? "To Just Calm Down The..."

"Does More Harm": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Virat Kohli, Says His Antics vs Australia Put Teammates Under Pressure

"Pujara, Rahane Have Shown Hunger": Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Domestic Cricket Message

"If You Score 170-180...": Sourav Ganguly's Stern Verdict On Australia Series Loss

Time Up For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar's '2027 WTC Final' Viewpoint Raises Doubt

India's Champions Trophy Squad: Not Hardik Or Gill, This Star To Be Vice-Captain, Says Report

Life Without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: A Matter Of Courage More Than Talent

"Don't Need Players Who...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Star Culture' Advice To BCCI