Sat Jan 04 08:10:14 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma Denies Retirement Amidst Poor Form
**Sydney, Australia** – Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has emphatically denied rumours of his retirement, stating his absence from the Sydney Test is solely due to a recent slump in batting form. In an interview with Star Sports, Sharma clarified that his decision to sit out the match was difficult but strategically sound, and does not signal the end of his cricketing career.
“This decision is not a retirement decision, nor am I going to step aside from the game,” Sharma asserted. He attributed his omission from the team to a lack of recent success with the bat, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the sport while maintaining confidence in his ability to regain his form.
Sharma also rejected external pressure regarding his future in the game, stating that media speculation holds no sway over his personal decisions. “Someone sitting with a mic or laptop can’t dictate when I should retire,” he said, emphasizing his maturity and experience in the sport. Reports earlier this week in The Indian Express suggested selectors were not considering him beyond the current Border Gavaskar Trophy, but Sharma maintained that the ultimate decision to retire rests solely with him.
As he concluded the interview, Sharma reiterated his intention to continue playing, stating, “I am not going anywhere.”
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