In a rare and bold decision, India's Test captain Rohit Sharma He dropped himself from the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The announcement surprised fans and experts when Jasprit Bumrah Out to toss instead of Rohit.
Here's a look at Rohit himself being sacked and three other international captains dropping themselves from the starting XI:
4. Rohit Sharma (India)
Rohit's decision to stay on for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) final Test came after a series of disappointing performances. In the three Tests he played, Rohit managed to score just 31 runs in five innings, which likely prompted him to remove himself to allow Shubman Gill To intervene. Notably, Rohit became the first Indian captain to be left out of the starting lineup, marking an important moment in the history of Indian cricket.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan)
In 2014, captain of Pakistan ODI team Misbah-ul-Haq He decided to drop himself during the series against Australia after facing severe criticism for his lack of form. Misbah scored just 0 and 15 in the first two ODIs and subsequently withdrew from the third and final match. Shahid Afridi He took over as captain but Pakistan lost the match and the series.
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2. Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka)
During the 2014 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal Make a strategic decision to exit the knockout matches. This step allowed Lasith Malinga To lead the team, the change proved successful as Sri Lanka defeated India in the final to win the cup. Chandimal's selfless decision remains one of the most discussed captain's moves in T20 cricket.
1. Mike Dennis (England)
England Mike Dennis He dropped himself during the 1974–75 Ashes series in Australia after struggling with form. England had already suffered heavy losses in the first two Tests and managed to equalize in the third Test. Dennis, who was unable to run, chose to stand aside for the Fourth Test, handing over the captaincy to Tony Greig. But the move did not change England's fortunes as they lost the match and ultimately the series. Dennis returned for the fifth Test but failed to turn things around.
