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Axing Could Be End For India's 'Hitman' Rohit In Test Cricket

By AFP News January 03, 2025 • 08:49 AM View: 1932

Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the "Hitman" closer to retirement.

Even before the out-of-form opening batsman was dropped for the crucial Sydney clash, Indian media had speculated that Rohit could retire from Test cricket after the series.

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