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The recent struggles of Indian captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket have sparked discussions about his potential retirement from the longest format. Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has suggested that India should start planning for Rohit's successor, given his recent performances and age. Srikkanth's comments come on the heels of India's disappointing 0-3 Test series loss at home to New Zealand. Rohit has acknowledged his own lack of leadership and poor form during the series, raising concerns about his future in Test cricket.
Srikkanth believes that Rohit's recent performances may lead him to consider retiring from Test cricket, particularly if India fails to perform well in their upcoming five-Test series in Australia. He highlighted that Rohit has already retired from Twenty20 internationals and will likely focus solely on One Day Internationals (ODIs) if he decides to step down from Test cricket. Srikkanth emphasized the importance of starting to think about Rohit's replacement, considering his age and diminishing form.
Rohit's Test record is impressive, with over 4,200 runs at an average of 42.27. However, his recent performances have been lackluster, with only one half-century and six single-figure scores in his previous ten innings. His tendency to play careless shots at crucial moments has also been a source of concern. Srikkanth commended Rohit for acknowledging his mistakes and taking responsibility for his poor performance, viewing this as a positive step towards regaining his form.