Rohit Sharma represented India in 67 Test matches.
Indian veteran player Rohit Sharma surprised the cricket world by announcing his retirement from the Test format on Thursday, May 7. There were reports of Rohit’s retirement from ODIs during the Champions Trophy 2025, but after making the team champion, he made it clear that he is not going anywhere.
In the middle of the IPL, the Hitman had spoken on Michael Clarke’s podcast about the upcoming Test series against England, considering which Rohit’s retirement from Tests has shocked everyone. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma was spotted with former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, whose video is going viral on social media.
Bhajji was seen patting Rohit’s back
After the Test retirement, a video of Rohit Sharma and Harbhajan Singh is going viral, this video seems to be from the team hotel. Bhajji is seen patting Rohit’s back and Rohit’s wife Ritika Sajdeh is also seen. Then after some time the crowd surrounded Rohit Sharma badly.
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Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement on Instagram Story, writing, “Hello, I just want to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It has been an honor for me to represent my country in the White Jersey. Thank you all for the love and support I have received over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format. ” Rohit played 67 matches in his Test career, in which he scored 4301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
India will get a new test captain
India will now get a new Test captain for the five-Test series starting in England from June 20, with Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant being the possible candidates. Bumrah captained the team in a few Test matches during the Australia tour. But at the moment, Rahul and Gill seem to be the frontrunners due to vice-captain Bumrah’s repeated fitness problems.
