Rohit Sharma's place in the Test squad faced criticism after a series of poor performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The right-handed batter skipped the final Test in Sydney. He managed just 31 runs across three matches in Australia at a dismal average of 6.20, with his highest score being only 10.
There were doubts about Rohit’s future in Test cricket. According to The Indian Express, the BCCI and the selection panel have decided to back Rohit as captain for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. The board feels he is the right choice to lead the team.
I’m Keeping All My Options Open - Rohit Sharma
Following India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, Rohit Sharma denied rumors of retiring from international cricket. He stated that he is enjoying his game and his time with the team but is keeping his options open for the future.
Five-Match Test Series Between India and England to Begin on June 20
The five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin at Headingley in Leeds on June 20. Rohit Sharma was the top scorer for India during their 2021 tour of England. He scored 368 runs in eight innings at an average of 52.57. The opening batter smashed two half-centuries and one century.
Rohit is set to return to action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, representing Mumbai Indians (MI). The franchise retained him for ₹16.30 crore before the mega auction. Mumbai Indians will kick off their campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chidambaram Stadium on March 23.
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