Rohit Sharma Announces Shocking Retirement from Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket marks the end of an era for Indian red-ball cricket—one shaped by his transformation from an inconsistent middle-order batter to a dependable opener and Test captain. Here's a snapshot of what this means and what’s next: 🇮🇳 Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket 📢 Official Announcement: "It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites... I will continue to represent India in the ODI format." — Rohit Sharma on social media, May 7, 2025 📊 Test Career at a Glance: Matches: 67 Runs: 4301 Average: 40.57 100s/50s: 12/18 Best Score: 212 (vs South Africa, Ranchi, 2019) Test Debut: 2013 (vs West Indies, Eden Gardens) 🔚 Recent Form & Context: 2024-25 slump: Averaged 10.93 in 8 Tests across Australia and home series. Captaincy record recently: Won: vs Bangladesh Lost: 0-3 vs New Zealand Lost: 1-3 vs Australia (missed 2 Tests) Stepped aside during the Sydney Test due to form concerns. 🗣️ Rohit Sharma’s Last Public Words on His Test Career "I sat out of this match because runs are not coming off my bat... I have confidence in me that things can change, but at the same time I have to be realistic as well... I am a sensible man, mature man, father of two kids. So I know what I need in life." This shows: Self-accountability: Recognized the form slump and took a backseat voluntarily. Resistance to external pressure: Emphasized that media narratives wouldn’t dictate his decisions. Perspective: Acknowledged the broader responsibilities of life beyond cricket—fatherhood, maturity, and personal fulfillment. 📉 Form & Final Attempts Ranji Trophy match (Jan 2025) vs Jammu & Kashmir: Scores: 3 & 28 Played as part of a mandatory return to domestic cricket for centrally contracted players. No sign of revival, adding to the weight of his retirement call.