Indian captain Rohit Sharma took a voluntary rest in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Sunil Gavaskar spoke about his lunch break on day one in Sydney on Friday. According to the great Indian batsman, Rohit played his last Test in Melbourne.
Gavaskar feels that it is almost impossible for India to reach the final of the World Test Championship. As a result, Rohit was rested in the last match to find someone to replace him. Because there are no home tests for India in the next few months. The selection committee is looking for a batsman who can play the third edition of the Test Championship until the final in 2027, says the former player.
“I don’t think India will reach the final of the Test Championship. I think the Melbourne Test was Rohit Sharma’s last match,” Gavaskar told Star Sports. “The new cycle of the World Test Championship will start with the England series. They are looking for someone who can play till the 2027 final. Whether India reaches the final To the final or not is a different matter but I think that’s what the selection committee will do. This is probably the last time we’ll see Rohit play Test cricket.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri also spoke in the same tone, saying: “If there had been a home season, he would probably have played.” I think he played his last Test. He is at least 38 years old. It’s not that there are not good young players in India, there are many good players. Now is the time to develop. It’s a difficult decision. But there is a time for everything.