Published 08:13 IST, January 4th 2025
'It Is Not Working Out': Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Rumoured Rift With Gautam Gambhir And Reports Of Possible Retirement
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is nearing its end with Australia leading the series 2-1. Rohit Sharma decided to miss the Sydney Test
- SportFit
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IND vs AUS: The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has been a tough tour for the Indian cricket team. The Australians are 2-1 up in the series and India can only draw the series and retain the prestigious silverware. A lot has been spoken about the Indian dressing room its environment. The chatters intensified after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to sit out in the Sydney Test.
Rohit Sharma's performances with the bat have been dismal so far in the series and people are calling for his retirement. Rohit is yet to win a Test match in Australia as an Indian skipper and as of now it looks like a distant dream. While speaking to the broadcasters during the lunch break on Day 2 of the fifth and the final IND vs AUS series, Rohit made a massive comment on his future and his relationship with Gambhir
Rohit Sharma Gives Blunt Take On Retirement Rumours
Ahead of the Sydney Test, rumour mills were set ablaze with the chatter of a possible rift between Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir . Reports also claimed that Rohit and Gambhir were not seeing eye-to-eye and were not on talking terms. The Indian skipper gave an honest take on all these reports.
''To be honest, the coach and the chief selector have backed my decision. I have been playing for so many years now and it was great to have their backing. I don't look too much into the future, I mean common I am a father of two kids. It is not about an individual, it is a team sport, you need to think about the team. I decided to sit outside as soon as I came to Sydney, because let's be honest, it is not working out with the bat. These reports and stuff can be report. but nobody can decide my future, nobody has the right', said Rohit.
India Look To Draw Border-Gavaskar Trophy
With Australia 2-1 up in the series and only one final Test match being played at the Sydney. India did start the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in style with a win in Perth, but the hosts were quick to outplay them in Adelaide and then at the MCG. India can retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy if they win the SCG Test
Updated 08:47 IST, January 4th 2025
