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"Look In The Mirror": Steve Waugh Calls Out Rohit Sharma In Scathing Verdict

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Steve Waugh & Rohit Sharma [Source: @Sports_Himanshu, @Anikettt_Tweets/x.com]Steve Waugh & Rohit Sharma [Source: @Sports_Himanshu, @Anikettt_Tweets/x.com]

When Steve Waugh speaks, the cricket world listens and this time, the former Aussie skipper has his eyes firmly on Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. The legendary batter didn’t mince words as he dished out a cold, hard reality check and questioned whether Rohit still has the fire to lead India, especially in the longer format.

Steve Waugh Urged Rohit Sharma To Reflect On His Future

The comments come at a time when Rohit Sharma’s red-ball form is on a steady decline and his place in the Test XI is no longer a given.

Steve Waugh, never the type to sugarcoat things, spoke straight from the shoulder while speaking to PTI:

"It is totally up to him. He is the only one who can solve that problem. He has got to look himself in the mirror and say, 'Do I still want to be captain or play for India? Am I committed? Am I putting enough time and effort into it?’"

The message was clear. This isn’t about talent anymore, it’s about mindset, hunger and whether the “Hitman” still has enough in the tank to carry the weight of Test cricket on his shoulders.

"It is a privilege and an honour to play for your country. You can’t be complacent or relaxed," added the Aussie great.

Rohit Sharma’s Cold IPL 2025 Form

Things haven’t been sunshine and sixes for Rohit in IPL 2025 either. He has spent most of the tournament as an Impact Player, a move that raised plenty of eyebrows. Before his 76* knock against CSK that helped Mumbai cruise to a 9-wicket win, Rohit had a string of forgettable outings.

And while that innings felt like a throwback to vintage Rohit, one good day with the bat isn’t enough to silence the growing concerns.

Test Captaincy Under The Scanner

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy credentials in white-ball cricket aren’t up for debate. India lifted the T20 World Cup in 2024 and followed it up with the Champions Trophy win in 2025. But when it comes to Test cricket, the wheels are wobbling.

India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 in Australia with Rohit missing the first Test and then dropping himself from the final match in Sydney. His performances in the three Tests he did play were underwhelming and that’s putting it kindly.

Now, with a five-Test tour of England kicking off India’s new WTC cycle (2025–27), the focus is firmly on Rohit. At 38, the big question is: will he lead, play, or step aside altogether?