Truth Behind Rohit’s Retirement: Frustrating Exit?

Rohit Sharma’s retirement from test cricket has created a lot of controversy, dividing fans across the board regarding what went wrong and when for the Indian skipper.

While speculations have become too diverse, the main theory is that Rohit’s own decision to ‘opt out’ of the Sydney test match ultimately acted as the nail in the coffin, leading to the implantation of a belief that the skipper was himself not confident in his own abilities.

There is a high chance that Rohit’s clueless captaincy in the BGT, along with his poor form as a batter, further topped by a lack of self-confidence, led to his not being included in the upcoming India tour of England.

This would have hurt the skipper from the inside, as no player wants to be dropped from such a prestigious series, let alone India’s test captain.

This feeling of hurt, topped by anger towards the board, may have forced Rohit to leave the red ball format altogether, making it look like his own personal choice.

Whatever the cause, one should be thankful for the years Rohit Sharma has graced test cricket, uplifting India to new heights in the prestigious red-ball domain.