{"id":40940,"date":"2025-05-07T17:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40940"},"modified":"2025-05-07T17:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:29:04","slug":"rohit-sharma-announces-his-retirement-from-test-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40940","title":{"rendered":"Rohit Sharma announces his retirement from Test cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-40504\" src=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah.jpg\" alt=\"Rohit Sharma R Ashwin Bumrah\" width=\"850\" height=\"544\" style=\"display: block; margin: 8px auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-696x446.jpg 696w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rohit_Sharma-R_Ashwin-Bumrah-1068x684.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>Mumbai:<\/strong> Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India\u2019s upcoming Test series against England. The Indian captain made the announcement on Wednesday, 7 May, just weeks before the five-match series begins on 20 June. Known as &#8216;The Hitman&#8217;, Rohit shared the news on his Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p>Rohit wrote: \u201cHello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>BCCI congratulates Rohit on a glorious Test Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Rohit Sharma on a stellar and inspirational Test career, as he announces his retirement from the longest format of the game.<\/p>\n<p>As he steps away from Tests and T20Is, he will continue to be a part of India\u2019s ODI campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>From his debut in 2013 to his tenure as the 35th captain of the Indian Test team, Rohit Sharma\u2019s red-ball journey has been one of evolution, resilience, and exemplary leadership. Over 67 Tests, he scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and a career-best 212. But beyond the statistics, he leaves behind a legacy marked by unshakeable character, tactical astuteness, and commitment to Indian Cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Rohit&#8217;s transformation from a middle-order batsman to one of the world\u2019s most successful Test openers speaks volumes of his adaptability and hunger to succeed in the most demanding format of the sport. He embraced the challenges of Test cricket with a sense of responsibility and brought a blend of classical technique and attacking flair to the top of the order.<\/p>\n<p>As captain, he guided India through an important phase of transition and injuries, leading the team in 24 Tests and securing 12 victories. His leadership inspired a generation, his batting enthralled millions, and his integrity remained exemplary throughout his distinguished career in whites.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Roger Binny, President, BCCI, said: \u201cMr Rohit Sharma\u2019s impact on Indian cricket transcends records and statistics. He brought a sense of calm and assurance to the team \u2013 both as a player and as a captain. His ability to stay composed under pressure and to consistently put the team\u2019s needs above his own made him a truly special player and leader. Indian cricket has been fortunate to have a figure like Rohit \u2013 someone who upheld the highest standards of professionalism and sportsmanship. He leaves behind not just a remarkable playing record, but a culture of discipline and selflessness that will inspire future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said: \u201cMr Rohit Sharma has been a towering figure in India\u2019s Test journey \u2013 a captain who placed the team above all else, and a player who personified the values of discipline, humility, and excellence. Indian cricket is proud not just of his achievements, but of the dignity and integrity with which he conducted himself throughout his career. The BCCI expresses its deepest gratitude to him for his extraordinary service in whites. His legacy is etched permanently in the history of Indian cricket.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai: Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India\u2019s upcoming Test series against England. The Indian captain made the announcement on Wednesday, 7 May, just weeks before the five-match series begins on 20 June. Known as &#8216;The Hitman&#8217;, Rohit shared the news on his Instagram account. 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