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Rohit Sharma Accused Of Putting His Interests Over Team's, Asked To Drop Himself From XI At SCG

Generally considered one of the most selfless cricketers in the game, India captain Rohit Sharma has been accused of putting his interests over the team's during the defeat against Australia in Melbourne. Rohit, together with the team management, decided to drop Shubman Gill from the side and demote KL Rahul to the No. 3 spot. The changes were made in order to help Rohit open for the side once again. However, the said changes backfired, with both Rohit and Rahul failing to perform at MCG.

"Overestimated. Got Reality Check": Ex-India Star Attacks Rohit Sharma And Co.

Former cricketer Atul Wasan on Monday termed the India's 184 runs defeat to Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, "a reality check." "How can you undermine Australia? On the last tour, you did a good job. It doesn't happen like this that you go there (Australia) and win every time. I think we had an overestimation of our team and we got a reality check," Wasan told ANI. This defeat comes in stark contrast to India's previous tour in Australia, where they emerged victorious with a 2-1 series win. This time, however, Australia has taken a 2-1 lead, with the final Test set to be played in Sydney from Friday.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann. The 54-year-old, who played 27 Tests and 117 ODIs during his decade-long career, is also captivated by Jasprit Bumrah's skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. Talking about impending retirements of Rohit and Kohli following their poor show in the ongoing series where India trail 1-2, Lehmann was empathetic and practical about the transition in Indian cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

There's no hiding the fact that seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to stand up to the challenge in Australia and deliver runs from their bat. While the retirement topic is already looming over India captain Rohit, Kohli too is in the line of fire over his failure to correct the only mistake that has resulted in his dismissals on the tour Down Under. India great Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince his words as he gave selectors food for thought over the future of senior players in the Indian team like Kohli and Rohit.

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

NEW DELHI : Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia.

Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement Date Revealed? Report Makes Explosive Claim

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to announce his retirement after the end of the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, according to a report by Times Of India. The report claimed that the BCCI top brass and selectors have already spoken about the decision and it is highly unlikely that Rohit will be changing his mind. While the exact time of the announcement is not determined, the report said that it will happen after the final Test match in Sydney.

"Rishabh Pant Needs To Understand...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message After MCG Test Defeat

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma said that Rishabh Pant needs to understand what is required from himself after their side's crushing defeat against Australia in the fourth Test encounter in Melbourne on Monday. Pant scored 30 off 104 balls in the second innings and the left-hander stitched together a brilliant partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal that almost guided India to safety. However, he was dismissed after playing a rash shot and that opened the floodgates as the visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Rohit said that Pant needs to assess the risk percentage and play accordingly.

"Planned To Pick...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Decision To Leave Shubman Gill Out Of Playing XI

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on batter Shubman Gill failing to make it into the playing eleven at the Melbourne Test and said that they wanted to have that extra bit of cushion in the bowling for which the 25-year-old left behind. Australia clinched a 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test, with the win the host took a 2-1 lead in the series. While India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's fade away. In a surprising change to India's lineup for the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG, Shubman Gill was dropped, and Rohit Sharma made a return to the top of the batting order.

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Rohit Sharma Accused Of Putting His Interests Over Team's, Asked To Drop Himself From XI At SCG

"Overestimated. Got Reality Check": Ex-India Star Attacks Rohit Sharma And Co.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement Date Revealed? Report Makes Explosive Claim

"Rishabh Pant Needs To Understand...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message After MCG Test Defeat

"Planned To Pick...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Decision To Leave Shubman Gill Out Of Playing XI