IND vs AUS / Rohit Sharma made a big announcement on his retirement, said this during the Sydney Test

IND vs AUS: In the Sydney Test, the Indian cricket team took the field without its regular captain Rohit Sharma. This decision raised many questions among cricket lovers and experts. Rohit's performance in the series so far has been very disappointing, due to which many speculations were being made that the management is considering dropping him from the Test team. But Rohit Sharma himself has clarified the situation by answering this question.

Why did Rohit Sharma drop himself?

While talking to Star Sports during lunch on the second day of the Sydney Test, Rohit Sharma made a big revelation. He said, "I have dropped myself from this match because my bat was not working. I spoke to the selectors and the coach and said that my form is bad and this is an important match for the team. In such a situation, one should not take the risk of playing an out of form batsman. I am a father of two children, I am sensible and mature. I know what decision should be taken when. "

Rohit further said that this decision was his own and it was not taken under any pressure. He clarified, "This is not a sign of retirement. People sitting outside cannot decide when I will retire. This is my decision and I will take it at the right time. ”

Rohit's performance in Australia series

Rohit Sharma's performance on the Australia tour was very poor. In the first three matches of the series, he played innings of 3, 6, 10, 2 and 9 runs. During this, his average was only 6.20. Even before this, his bat remained silent in the series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. He has scored only one half-century in the last 8 Test matches.

His poor form had put the team management in trouble. However, Rohit has taken a big step in the interest of the team by deciding to drop himself. He also said that runs are not coming at the moment, but it is not necessary that the same will happen after five months. He vowed to continue working hard.

Confidence of return to form

Rohit Sharma expressed confidence that he will return to form soon. He said, “At the moment I am struggling, but this does not mean that I will be out of form forever. I will work hard and when the team needs me, I will come back with full strength.”

Reaction and support

There are mixed reactions in the cricket world on Rohit's decision. Some experts believe that this is a mature decision, which has been taken in the interest of the team. At the same time, some say that as captain, Rohit should have led the team in this important match.

The head coach of the team also supported Rohit's decision and said that it reflects his confidence and sense of responsibility. "We know how big a player Rohit is. He himself knows what is right for the team. His decision shows how serious he is about his performance."

Way forward

The Indian team now hopes to level the series by winning the Sydney Test. The team has definitely suffered a big setback due to Rohit Sharma's exit, but the young players have also got this opportunity to prove their ability.

Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he is not in any hurry about his career. He also indicated that as long as he is fit and can score runs, he will continue to play cricket. It will be interesting to see how he returns to his form in the next few months and takes Team India to victory.

Conclusion

Rohit Sharma's exclusion from the Sydney Test is a big decision for the cricket world. He took this step keeping in mind his introspection and the needs of the team. However, he also says that this is not a retirement decision. Now it remains to be seen how he returns to his form and strengthens the team. This bold step of Rohit is also an inspiration for young players that personal interests should be kept behind in the interest of the team.