India's cricket sensation Rohit Sharma has declared his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era. After already stepping away from the T20 format, Rohit will no longer showcase his skills in Test matches. However, fans can still enjoy his performance in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Highlights of Rohit's Test Career
This decision concludes Rohit Sharma's illustrious 11-year journey in Test cricket. Throughout his career, he played 67 Tests and captained in 24 of those. Rohit’s statistics are impressive, amassing 4301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. His strike was fierce with 88 sixes and 473 fours in Test cricket.
Rohit was slated to make his Test debut against South Africa in Nagpur in 2010 but was sidelined by a bizarre injury just before the toss. His debut came three years later against the West Indies at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, where he marked it with a century. He followed with another century in his next match in Mumbai. Rohit's last Test was on December 26, 2024, against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Upcoming Test Series in England
Starting June 20, a five-match Test series in England was on the horizon with speculations that Rohit wouldn’t lead, opening opportunities for emerging talents. The team announcement was due in two weeks, with selectors contemplating a fresh start for the new World Test Championship cycle. But before this, Rohit has already announced his retirement from this esteemed format.
Rohit Sharma's Statement on Retirement
In a heartfelt message posted on social media Wednesday evening, Rohit stated, 'Hello everyone, I want to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. Representing my country has been a great honor. Thank you for the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the One Day format.'
Under Rohit's captaincy, India won 12 Test matches while losing 9, maintaining a win percentage of 50.
Rohit's Impactful International Career
In ODIs, Rohit has left an indelible mark with 11168 runs in 273 matches at an average of 48.77, securing 32 centuries and 58 half-centuries.
- In 67 Test matches, Rohit accumulated 4301 runs at an average of 40.58, featuring 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
- Over 159 T20 Internationals, he scored 6868 runs at an average of 29.73, including 5 centuries and 32 half-centuries. After leading India to triumph in the last T20 World Cup, Rohit retired from the T20 format.
