Indian batsman Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, causing a stir in the cricket world. He shared the news of his retirement on social media, in which he described it as an honor to represent the country in the white jersey. Jasprit Bumrah, Gautam Gambhir and other players praised Rohit and congratulated him on his decision.
On Wednesday, Indian batsman Rohit Sharma surprised the entire cricketing world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Rohit Sharma has said goodbye to Test cricket before the tour of England on his official social media handle.
Rohit Sharma wrote, "Hello everyone, I want to inform that I am retiring from Test cricket. It has been an honour for me to represent my country in the white jersey. Thank you all for the love and support you have received over the years. I will continue to represent India in ODI format." After Rohit Sharma's decision to say goodbye to the Test format, reactions are coming from the entire cricket world.
India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Rohit on his commendable Test career and wrote, "It was an honour to share the dressing room with you. Your legacy in the white jersey will continue to inspire everyone. "
India head coach Gautam Gambhir took to Twitter to praise the Indian captain and his legacy.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant praised Rohit's positive influence in the Indian dressing room.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh praised Rohit Sharma's stay at the top for a long time.
Indian team spinner Kuldeep Yadav praised Rohit and wrote that he got to learn a lot from his brother and mentor.
Mayank Agarwal, who had scored five centuries with Rohit against South Africa in 2019 (the record for most centuries scored by Indian openers in a Test series) reminisced about his memories with Rohit.
Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan recalled Rohit Sharma's exploits in England and wished him luck for the future.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers also praised Rohit, writing: "What a wonderful Test career it has been. Thank you, @ImRo45. Legend.
Harsha Bhogle, Munaf Patel, Amit Mishra, Anil Kumble, Yashasvi Jaiswal, RP Singh, Parthiv Patel and Dhruv Jurel also posted a post for Rohit and wished him luck.
Rohit Sharma played a total of 67 matches during his Test career and scored 4,301 runs, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. Rohit's best Test score is 212 runs. Under Rohit's captaincy, the Indian team also reached the finals of two ICC World Test Championships in 2021 and 2023.