India's Rohit Sharma has firmly denied speculation about his retirement after being left out of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Speaking during the lunch break on day two, Rohit clarified his decision, stating it was based on his current form and not an indication of stepping away from cricket.

India test match captain, Rohit Sharma, said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

Sanjay Manjrekar said that retirement is a personal decision but the decision on whether Rohit Sharma will find a place in the India playing XI in the future or not will be decided by the selectors.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly preparing to announce his retirement following the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, according to a report. The decision, which has already been discussed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and selectors,

Rohit Sharma made clear that sitting out of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a decision he took himself even as he shot down the retirement rumours.

Days of intense speculation after India’s Boxing Day defeat about his future — both long and short-term — in the team came to a head on the eve of the Sydney Test when Rohit was not named in the XI, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to captain the side.

Indian test skipper Rohit Sharma said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu feels “dropping” India captain Rohit Sharma in the final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy sends “wrong signals” ahead of the series decider game against Australia in Sydney.