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Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has shared his views on Indian captain Rohit Sharma's future, suggesting that Rohit might not be part of India’s Test squad for the England tour in June. Gilchrist also speculated that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy could mark the end of Rohit's career in the 50-over format.
Rohit’s Struggles with Form
Rohit Sharma has been grappling with poor form recently, including a disappointing run during India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit even opted out of the fifth Test of the series, sparking discussions about his future in the longest format of the game.
Gilchrist’s Take on Rohit’s Test Career
Speaking about Rohit’s possible exclusion from the England tour, Gilchrist said:
“I don’t think Rohit will go to England. He mentioned he would assess his situation after returning home and meeting his young child. I believe he’ll focus on the Champions Trophy and evaluate his future from there. Post that, we might not see him in international cricket.”
On Rohit’s ODI Future
Gilchrist hinted that the Champions Trophy could be Rohit’s swansong in ODIs:
“Rohit will aim to win the Champions Trophy for India. Beyond that, it’s unlikely he’ll continue in the 50-over format.”
Speculations About Rohit’s Future
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle has fueled speculations about Rohit’s role as a Test player and captain. His poor performances and decision to sit out the final Test, where Jasprit Bumrah took over as captain and later handed the reins to Virat Kohli due to injury, have only added to the chatter.
What Lies Ahead?
India is set to play a limited-overs series against England later this month, followed by the ICC Champions Trophy. All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma to see if he can bounce back and whether these tournaments mark a turning point in his illustrious career.
