“I stood down” - Rohit Sharma reveals the main reason why he is not playing SCG Test

On the second day of the ongoing SCG Test, Rohit Sharma revealed the actual reason he is not playing the game. After India’s 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, dressing room leaks created unrest among the Indian fans.

When asked about the reason behind him not playing the New Year Test, Rohit Sharma stated that he is not in good form with the bat. With the SCG Test being a very important and deciding game of the series, he decided to step down from this particular game.

"I stood down, that is what I would say. The chat that I had with the coach and selector was very simple and I was not able to score runs with the bat. I am not in shape. This is an important match, we needed a win. We couldn't carry many out of form players. They backed my decision, which was difficult for me to take," he said on Star Sports.

Is Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from Tests?

There was a lot of speculation on Rohit Sharma’s future in the longest format of the game. There were a lot of reports on the internet stating that Rohit is about to retire from red-ball cricket after the SCG Test. However, the man himself has his say on this hot topic.

"I don't believe in what happens in five months. I want to focus on the present. This decision is not a retirement decision. I am not going to move away from the game. But, for this game I am out because I am not scoring with the bat. There is no guarantee that after five months I will not score runs. Every day life changes. I believe in myself," he stated.

Rohit concluded by stating, "Arre kahin ja nahi raha hu main (I am not going anywhere)." 

In conclusion, Rohit Sharma revealed that he decided to step down from the SCG Test due to his poor form with the bat. After India's defeat in the Boxing Day Test, Rohit felt it was important for the team to have in-form players for the crucial match. He clarified that this decision is not a retirement announcement and that he is not stepping away from the game. Rohit emphasized his belief in himself and his ability to return to form in the future. 

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