Fri Jan 03 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Absence Sparks Speculation About His Test Career End

**Sydney, Australia** – Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s surprising absence from the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match has ignited speculation about his future in Test cricket. Jasprit Bumrah captained the team in his stead.

Rohit’s poor form has been a subject of discussion, but legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar added fuel to the fire, suggesting that chief selector Ajit Agarkar played a role in the decision to omit the captain.

Gavaskar stated during the match that Rohit’s absence suggests he may not play another Test match. He speculated, “I think maybe this means (Rohit not playing in Sydney) that India won’t qualify for the World Test Championship final. I have a feeling that the Melbourne Test was Rohit Sharma’s last match. The new cycle of the World Test Championship starts with the England series, so they’ll be looking for someone who’ll be available for the 2027 final. Whether India reaches the final is a separate matter, but I think that’s what the selection committee will do. So perhaps we have seen Rohit Sharma in Test cricket for the last time.”

Gavaskar further elaborated on the selection process, hinting at Agarkar’s involvement: “In Indian cricket, there’s a selection committee that picks the team for overseas tours. Then when you’re overseas, the captain, the coach, and I think if there’s one selector, they generally form a selection committee. I believe that the chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, is in town here, so he would have been part of the decision that was taken (Rohit Sharma’s withdrawal from the match).”

Reports also suggest growing tensions within the Indian dressing room. (Note: The original text linked to further details on this, which are omitted here as they weren’t provided.)

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