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In a rare and bold decision, India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma he was withdrawn from the playing eleven for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The announcement surprised fans and experts when jasprit bumrah he walked out in the toss in place of Rohit.
Here’s a look at Rohit’s self-elimination and three other international captains who dropped out of the playing XI:
4. Rohit Sharma (India)
Rohit’s decision to feature in the final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) came after a series of underwhelming performances. In the three Tests he played, Rohit managed to score just 31 runs in five innings, which probably led to his self-elimination to allow Shubman Gill Notably, Rohit became the first Indian skipper to leave the playing eleven, marking a significant moment in the history of Indian cricket.
3. Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan)
In 2014, ODI skipper of Pakistan Misbah-ul-Haq he decided to sit out during the series against Australia after facing heavy criticism for his lack of form. Misbah scored just 0 and 15 in the first two ODIs and was subsequently ruled out of the third and final match. Shahid Afridi 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’s captain Dinesh Chandimal made a strategic decision to leave the playoffs. This move allowed Lasith Malinga to lead the team, and the switch was successful as Sri Lanka defeated India in the final to lift the trophy. Chandimal’s selfless decision remains one of the most talked about captaincy moves in T20 cricket.
1. Mike Denness (England)
England’s Mike Dennis he was dropped 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 a draw in the third. Denness, short of runs, opted to sit out for the fourth Test, relinquishing the captaincy Tony Greig. However, the move did not change England’s fortunes as they lost the match and ultimately the series. Denness returned for the fifth Test but was unable to turn things around.
