India captain Rohit Sharma clarified speculation regarding his absence from the SCG Test, stating he stepped down due to poor form. Averaging just 6.2 in the ongoing series against Australia, Rohit decided to step away after informing the selectors and coach. His performance has been underwhelming, echoing a poor home series against New Zealand.
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