Rohit Sharma has quashed rumours surrounding his future in Test cricket after sitting out the Sydney Test. Speaking to the broadcaster, the Indian Test and ODI captain explained that his decision to miss the final match of the series was due to concerns about having too many out-of-form batters in the team, not because he intended to retire. Despite this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains focused on its long-term plans for the veteran player.

The BCCI is currently undergoing a transitional phase, following Jay Shah's departure to become the new ICC chairman. With a new secretary yet to be appointed, reports suggest Devajit Saikia will assume the role on Sunday during a Special General Meeting (SGM), where key decisions about the team’s future, including Rohit’s role, are expected to be discussed.

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Sources indicate that the BCCI, under new secretary Saikia, will not take Rohit's comments about his future into account while shaping the team’s plans. The final decision on Rohit and other players' careers will rest with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his panel.

Rohit’s absence in the SCG Test, however, failed to help India secure the crucial win needed to remain in contention for the World Test Championship final.

Rohit and Kohli's Test future depends on selectors: Gavaskar

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Test future is now in the hands of selectors, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar while advocating an honest deep-dive into the team's downward spiral in the last six months.

In an interview to PTI, Gavaskar spoke about India's recent debacles, including the home whitewash by New Zealand, the way forward and the responsibility on the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee to give a fair chance to those waiting in the wings.

Asked about the raging debate surrounding the future of struggling stars Rohit and Kohli, Gavaskar said, "How long they continue is really up to the selectors."

"Now that India has failed to qualify for the WTC (World Test Championship) final, it would be pertinent to reflect on the reasons that (why it) happened," he added.

This is the first time since the WTC's inception that India could not make the finals following a 1-3 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series that concluded on Sunday.

Reports suggest that the recent setbacks will lead to considerable changes in the Indian cricket setup in the coming days. (With inputs from Agencies)