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Clamour grows for Rohit Sharma to quit test cricket; reports say he has already informed BCCI about it; announcement likely after fifth test in Sydney

Rohit Sharma, the Indian Test cricket captain, finds himself at the centre of intense scrutiny as calls for his retirement from Test cricket grow louder.

The ongoing BorderGavaskar Trophy against Australia has exposed a concerning dip in form for the seasoned cricketer, leading many to question his place in the side.

The 37-year-old opener has had a series to forget, managing a mere 31 runs in six innings across three Tests. His scores of 3, 6, 10, 3, 9 in five innings underline a stark decline in performance. In the last 15 innings, he has scored just one fifty and 10 single-digit scores.