{"id":8591,"date":"2025-01-04T09:34:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T04:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=550304"},"modified":"2025-01-04T09:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T04:04:41","slug":"aus-vs-ind-aree-bhai-mein-kidhar-ja-nahi-raha-hoon-rohit-sharma-confirms-he-is-not-retiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/aus-vs-ind-aree-bhai-mein-kidhar-ja-nahi-raha-hoon-rohit-sharma-confirms-he-is-not-retiring\/","title":{"rendered":"AUS vs IND: \u201cAree bhai mein kidhar ja nahi raha hoon\u201d Rohit Sharma confirms he is not retiring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed speculation about his absence from the crucial fifth Test against Australia at the SCG, clarifying his decision during the Lunch break on Day 2. Speaking to the broadcasters, Rohit explained that he voluntarily stepped aside after discussions with the coach and selector, citing his lack of form and the team\u2019s immediate needs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Team first, always! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf9 EXCLUSIVE: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ImRo45<\/a> sets the record straight on his selfless gesture during the SCG Test. Watch his full interview at 12:30 PM only on Cricket Live! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AUSvINDOnStar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AUSvINDOnStar<\/a> \ud83d\udc49 5th Test, Day 2 | LIVE NOW | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BorderGavaskarTrophy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BorderGavaskarTrophy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ToughestRivalry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ToughestRivalry<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RohitSharma?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RohitSharma<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uyQjHftg8u\">pic.twitter.com\/uyQjHftg8u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarSportsIndia\/status\/1875380881147494454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe chat I had with the coach and selector was very simple \u2014 runs weren\u2019t coming from my bat, and form isn\u2019t there. This is an important match, and we need players in form,\u201d Rohit shared. \u201cCollectively, the batters are not in form, so you can\u2019t carry too many out-of-form players. That\u2019s why I felt I should step aside.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rohit emphasized that the decision was a selfless one, aimed at prioritizing the team\u2019s success over personal aspirations. \u201cFor me, it was a difficult decision, but it was also a sensible one. I didn\u2019t want to think too far ahead. The only thought was what the team needs at this point,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Rohit\u2019s decision comes on the back of a poor run in the series, where he has managed only 31 runs in five innings. Following India\u2019s collapse in the previous Test in Melbourne, where the team lost seven wickets for just 34 runs, the pressure to turn things around in Sydney became crucial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis decision wasn\u2019t about retirement or stepping away from the game permanently. It was about accepting reality \u2014 that I\u2019m not scoring runs right now,\u201d Rohit clarified. \u201cI believe things will change, and I\u2019ll be back to contributing to the team.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rohit also addressed the criticism he has faced, saying, \u201cPeople with a mic, laptop, or pen don\u2019t change our lives. They can\u2019t decide when we go or when we play. I\u2019ve played this game for so long, and I know what\u2019s best for the team and myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rohit reiterated his commitment to the team\u2019s success. \u201cSince 2007, my goal has always been to win games for my team. If you don\u2019t think of the team, then there\u2019s no point. Cricket is a team sport, and decisions should always reflect that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Rohit\u2019s absence is a significant blow to India, his decision to step aside underlines his self-awareness and leadership qualities. As India battles to level the series in Sydney, Rohit\u2019s candid reflections serve as a reminder of the sacrifices players make in the best interests of the team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StarSportsIndia\/status\/1875380881147494454\">At the end, Rohit Sharma ended in his unique style \u2013 watch here to know more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"32868301-fb23-4be9-8b41-e007a5f9184a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p><em>Disclaimer: Rohit Sharma made these comments during an interview with Star Sports during the live match.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed speculation about his absence from the crucial fifth Test against Australia at the SCG, clarifying\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":31406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3928],"class_list":["post-8591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","tag-rohit-sharma"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8591\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}