India captain Rohit Sharma has been rested for the final Test against Australia in Sydney, following a poor run of form with the bat. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah insists Rohit's decision is for the 'team's best interest', despite rumors of a possible Test retirement.
India captain Rohit Sharma is sitting out the final Test against Australia in Sydney following a poor run of form with the bat. The 37-year-old has scored just 31 runs in five innings in the series at an average of 6.20, while his average across his last eight games is a measly 10.93, with a best of 23 against Bangladesh in September.
' Rumours have swirled that Rohit - who has been replaced in the XI by Shubman Gill - could announce his retirement from Test cricket, although he has not publicly spoken about that as of yet. India are 2-1 down and need a win at the SCG win to snatch a series draw and stay in contention to face South Africa in June's World Test Championship final at Lord's. An Australia victory in Sydney will ensue Pat Cummins' side play the Proteas.
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