The fourth Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy was supposed to be Rohit Sharma 's final Test of his career. However, as per the freshest developments on the same, there were certain well-wishers who urged him to not retire. This comes several days after the mysterious "opting out" of the final game in Sydney by the top-order batter.

However, a recent report has revealed intriguing details about what may have transpired in the Indian dressing room following the fourth Test in Melbourne, which began on Boxing Day. According to the report, Rohit Sharma considered stepping down after the match but was persuaded to stay by his 'well-wishers.'

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hinted at Rohit Sharma 's possible retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney match. This speculation arises after Sharma chose to sit out the final game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Reportedly India captain Rohit Sharma had made up his mind about announcing Test retirement during Border-Gavaskar Trophy