“The selectors offered him option”: Behind Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Virender Sehwag’s principle

Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Wednesday appreciated Rohit Sharma after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Taking on Instagram, the 38 -year -old called time on his Test career and also said that he would continue to represent India in ODIs. The announcement came as a major surprise as the selectors are currently finalizing the squad for the upcoming five-match test series against England because Rohit’s absence means that the committee also needs to find a new captain.

Speaking on Cricbuzz, Sehwag said that Rohit’s decision is a surprise, but he would have taken this call after discussing with the selectors.

“It’s amazing, because I had heard those things as if he was preparing for a tour of England, or when he did not play the last Test match during the tour of Australia, he was saying,” I am not going anywhere. I am here. I don’t show that I am retired. “

“But what may have happened during this time? What happened maybe it is: When the selectors took their decision, they thought, ‘We will not declare Rohit Sharma as a Test captain,’ or perhaps, ‘we would not even take him as a player to visit England. Announced his retirement.

Sehwag praised Rohit for breaking several records in his career and called him an entertaining player.

“But who won’t remember a player like Rohit Sharma? Whether he was cricket, ODI cricket, or T20 cricket, he always provided full entertainment. Fans enjoyed watching his batting, and the records made by him are outstanding.

“But he has taken his decision, and that’s fine. His career has been excellent. He has no regrets. He started in the middle order and retired as a opener. His achievements are largely. So I would say that I would say that for your service, Rohit, and best wishes for the future,” he said.

Rohit made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013 and represented India in the 67 Tests. He scored an average of 4,301 runs in 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 fifties.