Rohit Sharma officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an illustrious chapter in his career. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid tribute to the seasoned opener with a heartfelt video that captured defining moments of his red-ball journey. Captioned "Countless memories, magnificent moments. Thank you, Captain," the tribute highlights his evolution from a promising talent to a respected leader.
Earlier on Wednesday, May 7, Rohit took to Instagram and revealed the news about his retirement from the longest format of the game. He uploaded a picture of his Test cap and wrote, "Hello everyone, I would like to share that I'm retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format."
Image: Rohit Sharma/ Instagram
Rohit Sharma's illustrious test career
Sharma's Test career began with a flourish in 2013, when he struck a debut century at Eden Gardens against the West Indies. Over the years, he went on to play 67 Tests, amassing 4,301 runs. His red-ball career boasts 12 centuries and 18 fifties, with a personal best of 212 runs, scored against South Africa in 2019.
As captain, Sharma led India in 24 Tests, securing 12 wins and suffering 9 losses. While his leadership came under scrutiny during the recent series in Australia where India fell short of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) Final he had earlier guided the side to the WTC Final in 2023 at The Oval, underlining his impact as a leader.
Sharma enjoyed a stellar record on home soil, scoring 2,535 runs across 34 Tests at a robust average of 51.73, including 10 centuries and 8 half-centuries. Overseas, he accumulated 1,644 runs from 31 matches at an average of 31.01, registering two centuries. He also played two Tests at neutral venues, adding 122 runs at an average of 30.50.
Despite stepping away from the longest format, the 37-year-old confirmed that he remains available for selection in One Day Internationals (ODIs)
