Sun Jan 12 12:09:38 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma to Step Down as India’s Test Captain After a Few Months
**NEW DELHI** – Following India’s loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the playing XI in the final test, speculation regarding his captaincy intensified. In a post-series BCCI review meeting, Sharma announced his intention to step down as Test captain within the next few months. He stated that he will continue to lead the team during this period, allowing the BCCI ample time to identify and appoint his successor. Sharma pledged his full support to whoever is chosen for the role.
The meeting also addressed the underperformance of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the series, and included discussions with Ajit Agarkar. Other topics discussed included a proposal to discontinue the IPL 2025 mega auction, and a reported disagreement between Shah Rukh Khan and Niranjan Shah regarding the matter.
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