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Rohit Sharma Says Goodbye to Test Cricket
India’s captain Rohit Sharma has announced retirement from Test. He told everyone about his decision on Instagram on May 7, 2025. The 38 old Rohit thanked the fans for their support. He also said he will keep playing One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India.
Many people did not expect this news. Rohit was supposed to lead India in the five-Test series against England starting June 20. But some reports said selectors wanted to remove him as Test captain because his form was not good. Rohit did not wait for any official news. He decided to retire by himself.
A Glorious Journey: Rohit Sharma’s Test Career in Review
In 2013, Rohit Sharma started his Test cricket journey. In his very first match against West Indies, he scored 177 runs. This was the second-best score by an Indian player in his debut match. Initially, Rohit was a middle-order batsman. He found it hard to keep his place in the team in the beginning. But things changed in 2019 when he started opening the batting. As an opener, he scored many runs and helped India win matches.
Rohit has played total 67 Test matches with a total of 4,301 runs. His average was 40.57. He made 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. His highest score was 212 runs against South Africa in 2019. Rohit also hit 91 sixes in Tests, which is a record for India. Rohit Sharma captained India in 24 Test matches and won 12 of them.
He played some very important innings. For example, he scored two centuries in the 2019 series against South Africa and 127 runs at The Oval in England in 2021. His attacking style made him popular among fans.
Reasons Behind Rohit Sharma’s Test Retirement
This news came just before the selection for the England tour. In recent matches, Rohit was not scoring many runs. Rohit only had an average of 10.93 in his last none test matches. There were reports that selectors wanted to remove him as Test captain. Rohit decided to retire before any official decision came from the selectors.
Even though Rohit led India to many victories, his recent form was not good. India lost to New Zealand at home after 12 years and also lost a series in Australia. These results and his own poor batting made him decide to leave Test cricket.
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Reactions from Fans and the Cricketing World
After Rohit’s retirement, many people from the cricket world praised him.
BCCI President Roger Binny said Rohit was a calm and good leader.
Former player Virender Sehwag said Rohit always entertained the fans and thanked him for his service. Sehwag also said Rohit could have played 100 Tests, but he respects his decision.
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir called Rohit “a master, a leader, and a gem.” Gambhir said that only the player should decide when to retire. Fans and other players also shared their love and respect for Rohit on social media.
What’s Next for Rohit Sharma?
Rohit has retired from Test cricket, but he will still play One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. He is also the ODI captain. Rohit already retired from T20 cricket after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. Now, he will focus on ODIs and try to help India win more matches.
Legacy of Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma started as a middle-order player but became one of India’s best openers. His 12 centuries were very important for the team. Rohit was also the first Indian to score centuries in all three formats of cricket.
He set many records, like hitting 13 sixes in a single Test match. More than numbers, Rohit’s story shows that hard work and patience bring success. He will always be remembered as a great player and a good leader in Indian cricket.
Career Overview and Achievements
Debut: 2013 vs West Indies
Matches: 67 Tests
Runs: 4,301
Average: 40.57
Centuries: 12
Fifties: 18
Highest Score: 212 vs South Africa (2019)
Tests as Captain: 24 (12 wins, 9 losses)