The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has ended with Australia clinching the Test series 3-1 in their favor. The series saw intense competition, with Australia showcasing exceptional skills in both batting and bowling. Despite India’s strong performances, the visitors dominated key moments, securing crucial victories.
The series included standout performances from both teams, with Australian players showing resilience and mastery in challenging conditions. This win marks a significant achievement for Australia, reinforcing their dominance in Test cricket and adding another chapter to the historic rivalry between the two nations.
Rohit Sharma’s string of disappointing performances has sparked rumors about his potential retirement, as India’s decade-long dominance over Australia in Test cricket has come to an end. The Indian captain also stood down from the fifth and final Test in Sydney due to his lack of form and underwhelming performances. Rohit Sharma’s series of poor displays has fueled speculation about his retirement, marking the end of India’s 10-year dominance over Australia in Test cricket.
Former Australian cricketer and commentator Simon Katich took a lighthearted jab at the Indian skipper, suggesting that he has a promising future in stand-up comedy. He also discussed the challenges the captain might encounter in the upcoming England Test series in June.
He stated, “Well, if you look at the numbers, they are damning. We saw it in this Test. It was very selfless of him to opt out of the Test, I saw in that interview, very well-spoken. There’s no doubt he has a future after he is done playing cricket in stand-up comedy because his humour was very good.”
“Only he knows whether he has the hunger and drive at 37 to go again. England is not going to be an easy series, England are on their way up. They have some good young quicks coming through. Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse are doing well. I dare say that will be a tough tour if he chooses to go on it and the Indian selectors pick him, first and foremost,” Former Australian added.
Batting stats of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli since 2020
Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been struggling to make a significant impact in the longest format of the game since 2020. Both players, who have been key pillars of the Indian team in limited-overs formats, have faced a series of lean patches in Test cricket, leading to growing concerns over their form.
Despite sporadic good performances, they have been unable to maintain consistency, and their struggles have raised questions about their ability to perform at the highest level in Test cricket moving forward.
Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 2160 runs with an average of 36. He has scored 6 centuries and 8 fifties since 2020. Whereas Virat Kohli has only been able to score 2028 runs with an average of 30.72. He has 3 centuries and 9 fifties to his name.
This struggle has been particularly evident in challenging overseas conditions, where both batters have failed to convert starts into big scores.
