{IMAGE CREDIT : REDIFF.COM} Sydney, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is likely to retire from Test cricket after the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The match is set to start on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sources say that Sharma, who is 37 years old, has already talked about his decision with top officials and selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Although there is no official statement yet, it is expected that he will leave Test cricket after the Sydney match.
Sharma’s recent performance has been closely watched, especially after India lost to Australia by 184 runs in Melbourne, where he scored only 3 and 9 in the two innings. Talking about his game, Sharma said, “My batting is worrying,” and agreed he needs to think about how to improve.
Since he started playing Test cricket in 2013, Sharma has been a key player for India, scoring more than 3,500 runs, with eight centuries. His leadership and batting skills have played a big role in many of India’s Test wins.
As the team gets ready for the crucial Test match in Sydney, talks about who might take over as captain have started. Players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are being thought of as possible leaders for India’s Test team in future matches.
This next game is not just important for deciding the series, but it also signals the end of a significant chapter in Indian cricket. Fans and experts will be watching closely to see how the team handles this change and who will take on the role of captain after Sharma leaves.
BY – NIKITA
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