Sat Dec 28 09:26:47 UTC 2024: ## Rohit Sharma’s Future in Test Cricket Questioned After Poor Performance
**Melbourne, Australia:** Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket is under intense scrutiny following a string of dismal performances. His struggles continued in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, where he managed only 3 runs in the first innings of the Melbourne Test. This brings his series total to a meager 22 runs in four innings – less than what teammate Akshar Patel has scored, and fewer than Jasprit Bumrah’s wickets taken.
Reports suggest that Sharma could retire from the longest format of the game after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar series. PTI reported that chief selector Ajit Agarkar, currently in Melbourne, may discuss Sharma’s future with him. The report further claims that retirement is a possibility if India fails to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The series is currently tied 1-1.
Sharma missed the first Test in Perth due to the birth of his second child. Upon his return in Adelaide, he batted in the middle order, with KL Rahul opening and performing strongly. Rahul continued to open in the Gabba Test, while Sharma continued to underperform. Despite returning to his usual opening position in Melbourne, his struggles persisted. While he is expected to open in Sydney, continued poor performance and a failure to reach the WTC final could lead to his Test retirement.
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