Life changes every day… Rohit Sharma broke his silence, and gave a big statement on his return to Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah is captaining India in the Sydney Test. Rohit Sharma had decided not to play in this match due to his poor form. Seeing Rohit not in the playing 11 in Sydney, speculations were being made that he could announce his retirement from Tests anytime now. Many reports claimed that Rohit had been dropped from the team by the coach and management. But captain Rohit Sharma has rejected all these claims. Apart from this, the Indian legend has given a big statement on his return to Tests.
Rohit's big statement on his return to Test cricket
Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he is not retiring from Tests at the moment. Apart from this, he is hopeful that he will return to Tests. Let us tell you, Team India now has to play the next Test series against England in June. At the same time, the final of the World Test Championship will also be played before this series. Whether Team India will be able to qualify for it or not is not clear yet. Rohit Sharma said in a conversation with broadcaster Star Sports, 'I am not playing just because I was not in form. Life changes every day and I am sure that things will change.'
Rohit Sharma further said, 'I have no intention of quitting the game. I am out just because I am not in form. You don't know what will happen in the future. I may start scoring, I may not but I believe that I can make a comeback. The runs are not coming right now, but there is no guarantee that they will not come even after 5 months. I will work hard.'
This season was very bad for Rohit Sharma
The 2024-25 Test season has been very bad for Rohit Sharma. During this, he has played 2 Tests against Bangladesh, 3 Tests against New Zealand and now 3 Tests against Australia. But he has been able to touch the 50-run mark only once. Apart from this, under his captaincy this season, Team India has won only 2 Test matches, which were played against Bangladesh. In the last 6 Test matches, he has not been able to win a single match and has managed to draw only 1 match.