The head of the Indian cricket Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the test cricket on Wednesday and closed the chapter on the prominent career of the red ball that lasted for decades. 38-year old made a notice through the Instagram story and wrote, “Hi everyone, I just want to share that I am leaving the test cricket. It was absolute honor to represent my country in white. Thank you for all love and support over the years.”The decision monitors speculation over its place on the Indian test party, especially with five match series in England on the horizon. According to Tow at the beginning of this week, the BCCI was already considering a change in the lead and Rohit’s selection of the test was no longer guaranteed.Rohit, however, explained that it will continue to be available for ODI selection. The veteran opener previously left T20is after leaving India to win the title at the World Cup ICC T20 from 2024 and ended the 13 -year -old drought in ICC tournaments.Rohit’s testing career began in 2013 and he continued to play 67 matches and recorded 4,301 runs on average 40.6, including the 12 centuries and the 18 fifties. His highest score was a master of 212. Known for his elegance and timing, Rohit ripened into a reliable opening in the second half of his career.
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However, its recent test form was stunning. In his last nine tests he was on average only 10.93. During the Border-Gavascar trophy in Australia, he even decided to release the Sydney test and said, “I have to be honest with myself … I didn’t make the ball well.”
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Australia continued to win this match and get the regeneration of Border-Gavascar Trophy 3-1.With his white now suspended, Rohit’s heritage will continue shorter formats – where his leadership and launching will remain invaluable.
