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The Men in Blue on Monday, December 30 succumbed to a 184-run defeat against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after suffering a collapse at 155 runs. The loss came hard, denting their chances of making to third straight World Test Championship final, set to be played at Lord’s from June 11. Moreover, the loss saw Rohit Sharma receive massive backlash from all over for his dismal performance.
Rohit Sharma’s form has been a recurring concern, where the 37-year-old has scored only 31 runs across six innings down under in BGT 2024-25. Across his last six Tests, he has managed to get just 123 runs, raising questions on his place in the side, futher hinting at his retirement from Test cricket.
Rohit Sharma likely to retire from Tests after BGT 2024-25
With the sword hanging on the head of the Indian captain, the 37-year-old might be forced to call it quits from the longest format. According to The Times of India (TOI), the final encounter of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Sydney could be the last dance for Rohit Sharma in the red-ball format. Moreover, the reports of him potentially stepping down emerged after India’s forgettable 184-run defeat in the fourth Test against Australia on Monday.
Speaking of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, India trail by 1-2 with Australia registering back to back victories, while the third Test ended in a draw with rain playing a spoilsport. India’s only win in the ongoing BGT 2024-25 came in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the opening Test, in Rohit Sharma’s absence, Jasprit Bumrah led the side to a 295-run win.
