Rohit Sharma, India’s Test cricket captain, announced his immediate retirement from Test (red-ball) cricket on May 7, 2025. The announcement was made via his Instagram, where he expressed gratitude for the honor of representing India in whites and confirmed he will continue to play in the ODI format.
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Rohit Sharma Test Cricket Facts
Debut and Early Impact
- Made his Test debut on 6 November 2013 against West Indies, scoring 177-the second-highest score by an Indian on debut.
- Followed up with 111* in his second Test at Mumbai.
Career Overview
- Played 67 Test matches, scoring 4,302 runs at an average of 40.58.
- Highest Test score: 212 (vs South Africa, Ranchi, 2019)
- Hit 12 centuries and 18 fifties in Tests.
Notable for his successful transition to opening the batting in Tests from 2019, including a double century and multiple centuries as opener.
Captaincy
- Led India in 24 Tests, winning 12 and losing 9.
- Appointed Test captain in February 2022, succeeding Virat Kohli.
Key Achievements
- Scored his first overseas Test century (127) at The Oval, England, in 2021.
- Instrumental in India’s home series win against England in 2021, scoring 345 runs at an average of 58.
- Became the first batsman to score two centuries in a match on debut as Test opener (2019 vs South Africa).
Retirement
- Announced retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, continuing in ODIs.
- Finished with a reputation for countering challenging conditions, especially in England (368 runs at 52+ average in 2021).
Style and Legacy
- Known for his elegant strokeplay and ability to play long innings.
- Remembered for his adaptability and leadership in the longest format.
These highlights showcase Rohit Sharma’s remarkable journey and achievements in Test cricket, especially his transformation into one of India’s most dependable openers and leaders.
