Rohit sharma in action© Bcci
Former England Skipper Michael Atherton recently Gave a Shocking Take on Rohit Sharma’s Sudden Retirement from Test Cricket. The Indian Skipper Called-Time on his Test Career Ahead of the Upcoming Five-Match Series Against England in June. Taking to social media, rohit announced his decision and also stated that he will continue to play in odis for India. Rohit’s decision came amid the reports which suggested that selectors were not going to appoint he as the captain in tests against engine.
There has been a significant Dip in Rohit’s Form in the Recent Years and India’s Loss Against Australia in the five-match border-gavaskar trophy, only added pressure on his hies shouleders. Atherton stated that thought rohit’s retirement came out of nowhere, he must have got the hint that his position in the team is not certain.
“Was that retirement complete his own decision, or did he get a sense that he’s about to be pushed or the axe was coming out, there was a report, the day before the annonecament from Had decided to move on? ” Atherton said while speaking on Sky Sports.
“So that’s speculation, we don’t know, but ultimately the decision Didnys Ain’t Getting Any Runs and India Had Lost 5 out of the last 6 matches under Rohit’s Captaincy, “He Added.
Rohit Decided to Hang His Boots after Playing 67 Tests and Scoring 4301 Runs for India. This Include 18 Half-Centuries and 12 Centuries, at an average of 40.58.
“I think people will look at him, and his best format is odis.
“He Had to Wait for a long time to get in and then almost a career of two halves in tests, averagging just a tick over 40 in the end with a dozen handreds means it’s a successful record, but not quit Quit a Stellar Record, “He added.
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