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Are you looking for the answer to “Is Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket”? If yes, then you are not alone as the news related to Rohit Sharma retirement from Test has shocked his huge followers. Rohit, aged 38 years, has decided to quit T20 international cricket after leading India to victory at last year’s World Cup, but will continue representing India in one-day internationals.
According to media reports, Rohit decided to retire from Test cricket two months ago, following India’s second successive ICC title win with the Champions Trophy haul in Dubai. Following this announcement, the Indian cricket team is set to appoint a new captain for next month’s five-Test series in England, the first of a new World Test Championship cycle and Shubman Gill is considered the most likely long-term replacement.
Rohit’s Journey in Test Cricket & Achievements
Rohit made his Test debut in 2013 with a sparkling century against the West Indies. Though he was already in the limelight and had huge fan followers in white-ball cricket, his red-ball journey was full of challenges and reinventions. In 2019, a move to the opening slot revived his Test career, and he became a consistent performer at the top.
Test Cricket Highlights
- Test debut: 2013 vs West Indies, scored a century
- Total matches played: 56
- Total runs scored: 4,000+
- Batting average: Over 45
- Centuries: 10
- Double centuries: 1
- Took over captaincy: 2022 after Virat Kohli’s resignation
- Matches as captain: 24
- Wins as captain: 12
Rohit Sharma became the captain in 2022 after the resignation of Virat Kohli, and led the team in 24 matches, winning half.
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Rohit Sharma to Continue Playing in ODIs
Despite Rohit Sharma retirement from Test cricket, he will continue playing in ODIs, T20Is, and the Indian Premier League (IPL). His fans can still expect to see him in action for the Mumbai Indians and India’s white-ball squads.
Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket left his fans disappointed because, beyond the numbers, Rohit leaves behind a legacy marked by visionary character and passion for cricket. Indeed, his contributions with the bat and as a calm, composed leader will be remembered as a golden era in Indian cricket.
Dev Nair
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