Rohit Sharma notifies Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir of his decision to "opt out" of the Sydney Test match against Australia

Jasprit Bumrah, who guided India to a resounding 295-run victory in Perth in November 2024, is most likely to skipper the country now that Rohit Sharma has opted out.

According to sources, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has discussed his intention to 'opt out' of the BGT deciding Test with both chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid rumours that he will play in the fifth and final Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket.

With Rohit opting out, Jasprit Bumrah, who guided India to a resounding 295-run victory in Perth in November 2024, is most likely to skipper the country, according to a report by the Indian Express.

A few hours ago, there were rumors that if Rohit Sharma was "rested" or "opted out" of the Sydney Test, India's vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, who had a tremendous Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25, may skipper the team.

According to certain statistics, Rohit Sharma has had a terrible time in the current five-match Test series, scoring just 31 runs in three games. After the birth of his second kid, he made the decision to remain with his family, hence he missed the Perth Test.

Bumrah, meanwhile, has taken 30 wickets at an average of 12.83 in four games, including three five-wicket hauls, making him the series' top wicket-taker thus far.

For Rohit, 2024 has been an unpredictable year. He scored two hundreds, defeated England 4-1, and drew the Test series in South Africa. However, he scored 91 runs in three Test matches against New Zealand as his batting form deteriorated. Rohit got 31 runs from 3 Tests in the current BGT 2024–25, recording the lowest score by a visiting hitter in Australia with scores of 3, 6, 10, 3, and 9.

Rohit's last WTC cycle?
Given the current situation, Rohit may not play in Tests any more if he does not show up for the Sydney Test, which might be his final World Test Championship cycle.

Since making his Test debut in 2013, Rohit has participated in 63 Test matches, according to ESPNCricinfo.