Rohit Sharma bid farewell to Test cricket by announcing his retirement on Wednesday (May 7), marking the end of a prominent chapter. His final appearance was in India’s fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, which the team lost 1-3.
The Hitman has retired with impressive numbers. He has scored 4301 runs on the 67 Tests played. He has smashed 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries and has registered the highest score of 212.
Let’s reflect on his captaincy era, filled with towering sixes, memorable series wins, and undeniable grit.
Rohit Sharma’s retirement
Rohit took to social media to announce his retirement. He posted a picture of his Test cap and penned down a heartfelt message.
“I would like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It has 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,” the message read.
Rohit’s decision to retire comes after he missed the cut from the fifth Test of the series, and questions were raised about his inclusion in the upcoming Tests.
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Tests
Rohit took over the reins of India’s Test team after Virat Kohli stepped down as captain. His leadership journey began with a 2-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka at home, setting a confident tone.
Under his leadership, India reached the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021/23, though they fell short against Australia. Despite recent setbacks, Rohit’s leadership brought moments of brilliance, defining his era.
Defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 (home)
Triumphed over Bangladesh 2-0 (away)
Lost to Australia in the WTC Final
Beat West Indies 1-0 (away)
Drew with South Africa 1-1 (away)
Dominated England 4-1 (home)
Won against Bangladesh 2-0 (home)
Lost to New Zealand 0-3 (home)
Lost to Australia 1-3 (away), Notably Rohit didn’t captain the first Test match
Batting Legacy: The Hitman’s Numbers
Rohit’s Test career included fours and sixes and records broken with his explosive performances.
