Deep Dasgupta on Rohit Sharma Retirement: The career of Rohit Sharma, the current captain of India’s Test and ODI teams, seems to be hanging in the balance. Under his captaincy, Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, but since then, ‘Hitman’s’ form has been steadily declining. His place in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 seems secure, as he is scheduled to hold a press conference with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar on January 18, where the Team India squad will be announced.
Now, a former cricketer has stated that Rohit has only five months left to save his career. While discussing on a show, former India cricketer Deep Das Gupta said, “It would be better if Rohit and Virat are not linked together. This has happened in Indian cricket before as well, when Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid played, and their performances were assessed separately.”
Rohit Sharma Has 5 Months to Save His Career
Deep Dasgupta further mentioned that the next five months will be crucial for Rohit Sharma’s career. He stated, “The next five months will be vital for Rohit Sharma’s white-ball cricket and IPL career. His performance in these tournaments will be crucial. In addition to this, his form in first-class cricket, fitness level, and performance in the Champions Trophy will matter a lot. The final decision will be in the hands of the selectors.”
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Under Threat
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy is already at risk, as India has lost five out of the last six Tests under his leadership. First, the 0-3 defeat against New Zealand was disappointing, and then, under his captaincy, India lost two of the three matches against Australia, with one match ending in a draw.
Concerns Over Rohit Sharma’s Form
The Hitman’s form is a growing concern, as in the last 15 innings, he has scored runs at an average of just 10.93.