Is Rohit Sharma's Test Cricket career over? Worries mount as he misses Sydney Test

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma has made the decision to sit out the Sydney Test, the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With Team India needing a victory to stay in contention for the World Test Championship Final, his absence as captain has sparked speculation among cricket fans about his future in the sport. A defeat in Sydney would result in India missing out on the WTC final for the first time since the tournament began.

In the series, Rohit Sharma managed only 31 runs across the three Tests he played. As a new cycle begins with the upcoming England tour, there is speculation that some senior players, including Rohit, may not be included in the team following the conclusion of the Australia series.

Despite being present on the bench, Rohit Sharma’s name was notably absent from the team sheet for the current match, fueling speculation about the future of his Test career. While Rohit remains in Australia and was seen observing the match from the dressing room, his exclusion from the playing XI hints at a potential change in his involvement in Test cricket moving forward.

As the captain of the ODI team, Rohit Sharma is set to lead India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. After retiring from T20Is, having led the team to victory in the 2024 World Cup, his future in Test cricket might only be clarified after the Champions Trophy or when the squad for the England series is announced by the selectors.

In the meantime, Jasprit Bumrah has taken on the role of leading Team India in the ongoing series. Initially appointed vice-captain in 2022, Bumrah made his captaincy debut in the one-off Test against England. Following a successful captaincy stint in the Perth Test, he is currently leading the team in Sydney, with no official vice-captain named for the ongoing match. Currently team India is trailing 2-1 in five test match series of The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Sydney test is crucial to retain the BGT trophy and WTC final.