Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly revealed that Rohit Sharma initially hesitated to take over the Test captaincy after Virat Kohli’s resignation in 2022 due to workload concerns. Ganguly convinced Rohit to accept the role by emphasizing the significance of leading India in Test cricket, leading to Rohit eventually agreeing to the offer. Rohit Sharma captained India in 24 Tests, winning 12 and losing 9, before stepping down in early 2025 and retiring from red-ball cricket.
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“He Wasn’t Interested” – Rohit Sharma Denied Test Captaincy, Sourav Ganguly Confirms
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