Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma said on Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but

Indian test skipper Rohit Sharma said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

Under Rohit's captaincy, India have won just two of their eight Tests away from home. These victories came against West Indies in Roseau and South Africa in Cape Town. Rohit's remaining 10 Test wins as captain came in 16 home games.