Following India’s resounding victory over England in the fifth and final Test match, Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team’s skipper, hinted at a potential retirement from the sport. However, the skipper added that he would look to retire the day he feels like he needs to step down for the team’s betterment.
“One day, when I wake up and feel, I am not good enough then I will retire straightaway but in the last few years I am playing the best cricket of my life,” The 4-1 series win against England marked a historic triumph for India, prompting reflection on past performances and future endeavors.
Rohit Sharma said, "if one day I wake up and feel I'm not good enough, I'll step away from cricket. I feel I've bettered my game in the last 2-3 years". (JioCinema). pic.twitter.com/uffoKocu2v
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 9, 2024
Rohit Sharma Lauds Team India’s Efforts
Sharing insights on the Test series, Rohit Sharma acknowledged the team’s resilience, particularly in adversity. Despite India’s customary slow start, he expressed disappointment at the limited two-match Test series in South Africa, highlighting the team’s potential for more significant achievements in longer formats.
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Commending the team’s performance, Rohit Sharma credited the collective effort and praised the bowlers for their pivotal role in securing victories. Notably, he lauded Kuldeep Yadav for his outstanding seven-wicket haul in the final match, highlighting the spinner’s resilience and dedication following an injury setback. Meanwhile, coach Rahul Dravid applauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his impeccable leadership despite several odds in the series.
Rahul Dravid said, "Rohit Sharma has been exceptional in this series. In Rajkot, when we were 3 down inside the 1st hour, we needed someone to get us that hundred. In Ranchi also, he batted amazingly". pic.twitter.com/l6PfxWZK3g
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 9, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal Picked Player-of-the-Series
Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as a standout player, earning the title of Man of the Series for his remarkable contribution of over 700 runs. Rohit Sharma commended Jaiswal’s talent and expressed optimism about the challenges he would overcome in his promising career.
The 22-year-old opener reached a significant milestone of 1000 runs in Test cricket. In this series alone, Yashasvi amasses 712 runs in 9 innings, helping the team give a vital opening start.
7⃣1⃣2⃣ runs in 9 innings 🙌
2⃣ outstanding double tons!
Many congratulations to the Player of the Series: Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OwZ4YNua1o#TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/ozVtClVYL2
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2024
In a remarkable display of dominance, India clinched the series victory against England, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the charge with his record-breaking 36th Test five-wicket haul. The match witnessed England’s top-order crumbling under Ashwin’s relentless bowling attack while Joe Root was the last man to fall, showcasing a valiant effort with his 84-run innings.
James Anderson, England’s pace sensation, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first fast bowler to claim 700 Test wickets. Despite his milestone, England struggled against India’s formidable performance, with Shoaib Bashir completing a five-wicket haul to end India’s innings.
As India celebrates its triumph over England in the Test series, Rohit Sharma’s contemplation of retirement underscores the team’s journey to success and its aspirations for future achievements on the cricketing stage.
