Rohit Sharma’s Declining Form and What It Means for His Future
Is Rohit Sharma’s Test Career Over? Could Bumrah Take Over the Captaincy During the England Tour?
Rohit Sharma’s Test career appears to be nearing its end. After India’s recent disappointing results in Test matches, including a home defeat against New Zealand and a loss in Australia, the senior selection panel has reportedly decided that Rohit will no longer be considered for the Test captaincy. Instead, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to take over as the new captain. This decision could explain why Bumrah was excluded from the Champions Trophy squad, according to a recent report.
In cricketing circles, there has been discussion about Jasprit Bumrah’s back issues, but his recent scan reports have been positive. Despite being one of the world’s top bowlers, Bumrah is being given time to recover and regain full fitness before taking on the captaincy. Selectors and fitness experts are hopeful that once Bumrah returns to full fitness and finds his rhythm, he will be ready to lead. The report suggests that Bumrah’s fitness has improved and that he is being considered for the captaincy during India’s upcoming England tour in June. For now, he has not been included in the Champions Trophy squad as a precaution.
Rohit’s Declining Form
Rohit Sharma’s form in Test cricket has been underwhelming since 2024. His batting average has dipped below 25, and his performance, especially as an opener, has been far from consistent. In his last eight Test matches, he has scored only 164 runs at an average of 10.9. During India’s recent tour of Australia, Rohit chose to pull out of the final Test due to his poor form. His struggles have continued in domestic cricket, including the Ranji Trophy. Additionally, his increasing age is seen as another factor that may prevent him from staying in the Test team for much longer.
Considering these factors, it appears that the BCCI has decided to hand over the Test captaincy to Bumrah, effectively bringing an end to Rohit Sharma’s tenure as Test captain.
