Should Rohit Sharma keep playing international cricket? That’s a real head-scratcher, and even legendary Australian captain Steve Waugh thinks it’s something only Rohit can figure out. Lately, Rohit has been under fire for not performing well in Test cricket, leading many to wonder what the future holds for him. With India about to kick off their next ICC World Test Championship cycle with a tour to England in June, will Rohit still be at the helm for the longest format?
When you look at his recent performances, it’s a bit concerning. Over his last 15 Test innings, he’s managed just one half-century. This rough patch even saw him decide to sit out the playing XI for the Sydney Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this January. As a result, India ended up losing the series 1-3, which isn’t great.
Waugh thinks it might be time for Rohit to have a serious chat with himself about where he stands. “It’s all on him, Waugh mentioned in an interview. “He’s the only one who can tackle this dilemma. He really needs to take a moment, look in the mirror, and ask himself, ‘Do I want to continue as captain or even play for India? Am I really dedicated to this? Am I putting in the effort needed?’ Because playing for your country is not just something you take lightly; it’s a big deal.”
Right now, Rohit is playing for the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. He got off to a bit of a rocky start but just found his groove again with a fantastic fifty against the Chennai Super Kings last Sunday. Fans are hoping he can keep that momentum going.
Waugh also pointed out that with T20 cricket becoming so popular, we really need to make sure Test cricket stays strong. “Test cricket is under pressure. A lot of people worry whether it will survive or not, and it’s crucial for the sport as a whole. T20 is great, no doubt; it’s fun for both players and fans, and it draws in a lot of sponsors. But to me, Test cricket is where the heart of the game lies.
He believes players still want to test themselves in the longer format to truly measure their skills. “It’s the ultimate challenge, he said. “So, keeping Test cricket alive and thriving is really important for the future of the sport.
