However, a recent report has revealed intriguing details about what may have transpired in the Indian dressing room following the fourth Test in Melbourne, which began on Boxing Day. According to the report, Rohit Sharma considered stepping down after the match but was persuaded to stay by his 'well-wishers.'

Rohit Sharma had reportedly made up his mind to retire from Test cricket, but was persuaded out of making the call.

The report further suggested that Rohit's sudden U-turn on his retirement decision did not sit well with India's coach, Gautam Gambhir.

Rohit Sharma had been out of form in the three Tests that he played before dropping himself from a must-win final game in Sydney

In a shocking report by The Times of India, it has come to light that Rohit Sharma had made up his mind about retiring from Test Cricket after the fourth Test in Melbourne. He reversed the decision to retire before the fifth Test at Sydney after a few 'well-wishers' convinced him.

Reportedly India captain Rohit Sharma had made up his mind about announcing Test retirement during Border-Gavaskar Trophy