Rohit Sharma clarifies his absence from India's Test team for the SCG Test, stating he chose to stand down due to his lack of form. He emphasizes that this decision is not retirement and that he remains committed to the game. Sharma acknowledges his recent struggles with the bat and believes that a more in-form player is needed for the crucial match.
Fox Sports Rohit Sharma has set the record straight following his unceremonious omission from India ’s Test side for the SCG Test, declaring he chose to stand down for the series decider against Australia.Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offerFollowing days of speculation about his future in the Test team, the 37-year-old was not named India ’s starting XI for the fifth Test in Sydney, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the national side in his absence.
However, the right-hander hit back at claims he was sacked as Indian skipper during the lunch break on day 3, claiming he stood down for the New Year’s Test. “I had a chat with the coach and the selector which was very simple. I am not making runs at the moment,” Sharma said.“I am not in form and it’s an important game. We need an in-form player. Our batting order isn’t in form at the moment. So out of form players can’t carry the team at the moment. So this was the simple thing in my mind. It was my understanding that I should tell the coach and the selector and they backed my call.
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