Indian test cricket Captain Rohit Sharma announced his immediate retirement on Wednesday at the age of 37. Subsequently, he was dropped for the fifth test when India lost a series of 1-3.Sharma took over the captain of the test in 2021 after the resignation of Vierata Kohli. His tenure began with a series of two matches against Sri Lanka and led India to the final of the World Championship in the 2021/23, where they eventually lost to Australia.The initial phase of Captain Sharma showed a promise with successful campaigns. In Western India, he secured the victory of the series, followed by a 4-1 triumph over England in 2024.
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His later tenure, however, faced significant challenges. The loss of home series 0-3 in New Zealand and defeat 1-3 in the Border-Gavascar trophar has created assembly pressure against Australia. His retirement comes before the upcoming India series for five matches in England scheduled for June.Under the leadership of Sharma India, India played 24 test matches, won 12, lost 9, and drew 3. His captain’s record includes a remarkable series of victories against Sri Lanka (2-0 at home), Bangladesh (2-0 Away) and Australia (2-1 at home).The team also achieved positive results against West Indies (1-0 Away Win) and attracted 1-1 with South Africa away from home. An important highlight was the victory 4-1 over England at home, followed by another 2-0 success against Bangladesh at home.Quiz: Who is the IPL player?Sharm’s bats showed different formulas during his captain’s period. As a captain, he scored 1,254 runs in 24 matches on average 30.58, including four centuries. For comparison, his record before the captain showed 3 047 runs in 43 matches on a higher average of 46.87, with eight centuries.
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His series Results as Captain shows a mixed record of success and failure. The initial victory against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh determined a positive tone, while the final loss of the World Championship in Australia meant significant disappointment.A comprehensive victory over England in 2024 represented the peak of his captain. Subsequent losses in New Zealand at home and Australia, however, proved to be challenging. In particular, Sharma during his victory in Perth’s first test against Australia Captain India.His retirement refers to the end of a significant chapter in the Indian cricket, and reports suggest that SHUBMAN GILL as the probable successor to the role of the test captain.
