In 2024, India skipper Rohit Sharma’s performance in Tests declined significantly, marked by low scores and technical issues. His struggles culminated in being dropped from the final Test against Australia. With only 619 runs from 14 Tests in 2024 and an average of 24.76, questions arise about his future in cricket.
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