Rohit Sharma Retirement: Controversy, form and captaincy setback, why did the Hitman suddenly retire?

Indian team’s veteran batsman Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. On Wednesday evening, i.e. 7 May, he suddenly said goodbye to Test cricket. Everyone is surprised by his decision. Rohit Sharma informed about his retirement on Instagram. Let us tell you that the Indian team has to play a five-match Test series in England from June 20. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma’s retirement before this series created a sensation in the cricket world.

The bat did not work in 2 consecutive series

Rohit Sharma’s performance in Tests has been disappointing. The 38-year-old batsman failed miserably in the home series with New Zealand and on foreign soil with Australia. Due to which there was a lot of pressure on him. Rohit kept himself out of the Sydney Test against Australia due to poor form.

Under his captaincy, the team lost the home series to New Zealand 0-3. After which it also lost to Australia 1-3. During this, Rohit scored only 31 runs in five innings. While during New Zealand, he scored 91 runs in six innings.

Rohit’s statement on England series

Let us tell you that in a podcast, Rohit had expressed his desire to go on the England tour. He hoped that the team could create history by performing well there. However, a few days after this statement, he surprised everyone by announcing his retirement.

Was Hitman being removed from captaincy?

According to the Indian Express report, the BCCI selectors refused to let Rohit Sharma retain the captaincy. The team will get a new captain in the England tour. This report was put by the Indian Express on the evening of May 7. Shortly after which the Hitman retired from Tests.

Reasons behind Rohit Sharma’s retirement

There can be three major reasons behind Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Some things were leaked from the Indian dressing room in Australia. After which it was speculated that everything is not going well between coach Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. Along with this, Rohit’s form is also one of the biggest reasons. Due to which a lot of pressure increased on him. However, even after that he was eager to get back in form and go on the England tour with his team. The news of his removal from the final captaincy could also be a big reason.