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Rohit Sharma Announced Retirement From Test Cricket
Updated - 8-MAY-2025 5:35 IST
A major chapter in Indian cricket, the captain Rohit Sharma's remarkable career has come to an end with his announcement of retirement from Test cricket. The 38-year-old announced the news on May 7, 2025, on Instagram, thanking the team for the chance to play for India in the game's longest version. "It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in white. Thank you for all the love and support over the years."
Rohit Sharma Test Career
In November 2013, Rohit Sharma made his Test debut against the West Indies, scoring 177 runs to make an immediate impression. He collected 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57 in 67 Test matches over the years, including 12 hundreds. When he took over as India's Test captain in 2022, replacing Virat Kohli, his leadership abilities were recognized.
Recently Rohit’s Test Performance
Sharma's performance in Test cricket had recently dropped. He had just one century in his last 19 innings and an average of 10.93 during the previous year. He only managed to score 31 runs in five innings during the series against Australia, which was a relatively poor effort. His decision to resign from the format was motivated by these factors as well as the selectors' choice to name a new captain for the upcoming England series.
Rohit Contitune Play ODI Cricket
Sharma will still play for India in One Day Internationals (ODIs) even if he is leaving Test cricket. He is the only player with three double hundreds in ODIs and has the best individual score in the format (264 runs). As India gets ready for upcoming international events, his leadership and experience are anticipated to be highly helpful.
Will Gill's Become Next Test Captain?
The Indian cricket team must choose a new Test skipper in light of Sharma's retirement before the five-match series against England begins on June 20, 2025. Given his leadership experience in the Indian Premier League and his achievements in international cricket, 25-year-old Shubman Gill is regarded as a serious candidate for the position.