Sources revealed that Rohit Sharma had made up his mind to hang up his boots after a string of disappointing performances with the bat in Test cricket. After batting in the middle order in Adelaide and Brisbane, the senior opener returned to his opening position in the Boxing Day Test.
Well, Rohit’s frustration was understandable after amassing just 31 runs in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, along with six consecutive losses as India captain in his last six Tests.
A source close to the situation revealed that "Rohit had made up his mind after MCG" but a few "well-wishers" from the outside forced him to reconsider, leading to a last-minute change of heart.
All is not well between Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma
Despite this, all was not well behind the scenes. Rohit decided to sit out the final Test in Sydney, where India suffered a six-wicket defeat to lose the Test series 3-1 to Australia. The situation reportedly didn't sit well with head coach Gautam Gambhir, with tensions brewing between the two.
Well, Rohit Sharma's absence from the final BGT Test raised many questions, especially after Gautam Gambhir's statement regarding his participation. Then, Rohit’s unenthusiastic behavior during the team’s final training session in Australia further fueled speculation about his future.
Rohit Sharma to reunite with Gautam Gambhir for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 amid growing rift with the coach
He wasn't included in the 15-member squad for the Sydney Test but reassured fans that he wasn't retiring. In an interview with broadcaster Star Sports, Rohit explained that he felt it was not ideal to play when runs weren't coming from his bat, and that’s why he decided to rest from the game.
For now, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir have no choice but to work together, as they will reunite for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This tournament could be the final hurrah for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, who have already announced their retirement from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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