India captain Rohit Sharma clarified speculation regarding his absence from the SCG Test, stating he stepped down due to poor form. Averaging just 6.2 in the ongoing series against Australia, Rohit decided to step away after informing the selectors and coach.

Indian test skipper Rohit Sharma said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

India's tottering Border-Gavaskar Trophy defence may soon claim a second victim with skipper Rohit Sharma looking at the end of his test career after being dropped for the fifth and final test against Australia on Friday.

Admitting his form slump, India captain Rohit Sharma took a bold call and decided to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Rohit Sharma's call to opt out of Sydney Test,

Rohit Sharma dismissed the retirement talks and confirmed that he will continue to be India's captain. His decision to step aside was only for the Sydney Test.

Rohit Sharma stood down from the Indian team for the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. The Indian captain has not been among runs for the past few months, thus stepping a ste back for the best interest of the team.