Rohit Sharma’s Tough Times in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Addressing Retirement Speculations and Future Aspirations
CricketPanditRohit Sharma has faced challenges with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. His highest score in the series has been just 10 runs, and he batted in the middle order for two Tests. The Indian captain addressed rumors about his retirement that have been circulating in the media. After stepping down due to his poor form, as Jasprit Bumrah arrived for the toss at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3, Rohit expressed that he is a sensible individual and that those outside the dressing room cannot dictate his retirement. “Someone is sitting inside with a mic or a laptop or a pen; what he writes or says does not change our lives. We have played this game for so many years, so they cannot decide when we should leave or when we should not play, or when we should sit out or captain. I am a sensible man, a mature man, a father of two kids, so I have a little bit of brain!” Rohit told the broadcasters on Day 2 of the SCG Test. India will rely on the results of the two-Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time, even if they win the SCG Test.
Highlights:
- Rohit Sharma has struggled with bat in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
- Rohit’s highest score in the series is 10 runs.
- Rohit batted in the middle order for two Tests.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hit out at reports of his retirement circulating in the media. As Rohit stood down as he was not in good form with the bat as Jasprit Bumrah turned up for toss at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3. Rohit said that he is a sensible person and anyone outside the dressing room writing or speaking about him cannot decide when he retires.
“Someone is sitting inside with a mic or a laptop or a pen, what he writes, what he says, our life does not change because of that. We have played this game for so many years, so they cannot decide when we should go or when we should not play or when we have to sit out or when we should captain. Sensible aadmi hoon, mature aadmi hoon, do bachhon ka baap hoon, mere paas thoda sa dimaag hai! ((I am a sensible man, I am a mature man, I am a father of two kids, so I have a little bit of brain.)” Rohit told the broadcasters on Day 2 of the SCG Test.
India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time hinge on the results of the two-Test series between Sri Lanka and Australia, even if they secure a victory in the SCG Test.
