I have not retired, I just stood down from this Test because I am not in form: Rohit Sharma

Senior India batter Rohit Sharma on Saturday firmly dismissed his retirement rumours, saying he is “not going anywhere” and offered poor form as the reason for him “standing down” from the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia. Grappling with modest form, Rohit “opted to rest” from the Sydney Test, handing over the leadership duties to Jasprit Bumrah, sparking widespread speculations about his future. I am not able to score runs, there is no form, it is an important match and we need a player with form,” Rohit told Star Sports. Asked if he took this decision after the Melbourne Test defeat, Rohit said: “No, I took this decision after coming to Sydney.