Rohit Sharma Steps Down As India's T20I Captain

India's star batter Rohit Sharma has stepped down as the captain of the Twenty20 International (T20I) team.

The decision comes after India's disappointing performance at the recently concluded T20 World Cup in Australia, where they crashed out in the semi-finals.

Sharma, who took over the captaincy from Virat Kohli in November 2021, led India to victory in the 2022 Asia Cup but failed to replicate that success on the global stage.

The 35-year-old batter has been under immense pressure following India's early exit from the World Cup, with many experts and fans calling for his resignation.

Sharma's decision to step down was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement on Thursday.

The BCCI thanked Sharma for his services as captain and wished him well in his future endeavors.

The statement did not mention who will replace Sharma as the T20I captain, but the selectors are expected to name a new skipper in the coming days.

Sharma will continue to play for India in the T20I format and will be available for selection for the upcoming series against New Zealand.