On Star Sports, he said the only reason not to play the Sydney Test is that he is out of form, and India must win this contest.
Rohit Sharma has cleared the air around talks regarding his retirement from Test cricket, stating he is not retiring and has just stood down. On Star Sports, he said the only reason not to play the Sydney Test is that he is out of form, and India must win this contest.
“This is not a retirement decision, neither am I stepping away from the game. I am out of this Test because I am out of form. There’s no guarantee that the runs won’t come after two months or five months. We have seen it too often in cricket: every minute every second, every day, life changes”.
He further added he has to be realistic with himself and journalists and commentators can’t change his opinions. Rohit feels he is sensible and knows what to do with life.
“I have belief in myself that things will change. At the same time, I have to be realistic with myself. The opinions of those with a mic, a pen, or a laptop can’t change our life. I have played for so many years, they can’t decide when we should retire, when we should sit out or lead. I am sensible and mature, the father of two kids – I have some idea about what to do with life.”
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