Rohit Sharma was told by India selectors they were looking beyond him after BGT
At the toss and later as the Indian playing XI lined up for the national anthem at the SCG, Rohit Sharma was conspicuous by his absence. Later, he was seen sitting in the area outside the dressing room, scratching his chin, one leg over the other, perhaps recalling the last walk at the MCG last week, which looks all set to be his final appearance for India in whites. The Indian Express understands that Rohit Sharma isn’t part of the selectors plan beyond the Australia tour when it comes to red-ball cricket and it has already been communicated to him prior to the Sydney Test. Post the Australia tour, it is also understood that the selectors will also sit with Virat Kohli to discuss the way forward as the team is all set to enter its biggest-ever transition. Ravindra Jadeja, the other senior player in the squad, will continue to remain in the scheme of things with the all-rounder’s presence being valued in the transition. With regards to Rohit Sharma not playing at Sydney, it …
