Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Rohit Sharma should no longer play Test cricket. The former batter slammed Sharma for opting out of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Syndey. Sharma, who was battling poor form, decided to sit out of the series decider in Sydney.

India's leading batsmen, captain Rohit Sharma and ex-captain Virat Kohli are facing challenges in red-ball cricket at the moment. Their recent showings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have sparked discussions among fans and analysts,

India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but insisted he was not retiring.

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has advised senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to return to domestic cricket. The recommendation comes after their dismal performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Shastri minced no words in his assessment, emphasizing the importance of domestic cricket as a training ground for these seasoned players.

The captain of the Indian cricket team is sitting out of a crucial Test match for the first time ever in the middle of an ongoing series as defeats in Australia beckon generational change in the country’s most popular and richest sport.

India's top batters, captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli, are both currently struggling in red-ball cricket. Their recent performances in the Border Gavaskar Trophy have piqued the interest of fans and commentators alike, with some even saying that retirement from the longest format is a viable option.

Ravi Shastri has strongly endorsed a return to domestic cricket for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their horrendous run of form during the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli and Rohit struggled to make an impact as India lost the series to the Aussies.

Virat Kohli last played in Ranji Trophy in 2012, while Rohit Sharma has not featured in the tournament in the last nine years

Should play domestic games' - Rohit Sharma's childhood coach shares advice for India batter. (Photo Source: Twitter) Indian skipper recent struggles in Test cricket have sparked discussions about his place in the Indian team.

The India captain came out in public to address that he himself stood down from the playing XI in the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.