Rohit Sharma faces a crucial juncture in his cricket career, with the Melbourne Test possibly determining his future as India's Test captain. Former England spinner Monty Panesar asserts that these four innings could either save Rohit's career or lead to his retirement, amid a string of poor performances and India facing intense competition from Australia.
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