New Delhi: Rohit Sharma on Wednesday declared his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, and ended continuous speculation about his future in the longest format. His exit India is looking for a new leader before the five-observation series against England starting on June 20.After India’s leadership for the World Cup title last year, after already bid farewell to the T20 international people, 38 -year -old will now be seen captaining the national team in the ODI format only.Rohit ended his test career as one of the most trusted batsmen in India in the latter half of his journey. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 tests, including 12 centuries and 18 half -centuries at an average of 40.57.Rohit posted on social media, “Namaste, everyone. I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It is a full respect for the whites to represent their country.”
He said, “Thanks for all love and support for years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” he said.In a recent interview with journalist Vimal Kumar, Rohit opened his journey and doubt, which he once thought of India’s leading India.
“Han Mujhe Lagas Ace. [Yes, that’s what I felt. Sometimes everyone wants a young captain—someone who can lead for 10 to 15 years. So I thought maybe I won’t get the opportunity. But I’m forever grateful that I did]”Rohit said.
With Rohit step down, BCCI will now need to appoint a new test captain. As things are standing, Shubman Gill appears to appear.“I find me [I also know I can’t captain for 10 years. But whatever time I do get, I have to make the most of it. No matter what, I have to bring out my full potential]”He said.
Rohit did not travel to Australia for the first Test in Perth last year due to the birth of his second child. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the innings in Hi absence.On his return to the second test, Rohit reduced the order before reclaiming the opener’s slot at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. He later left himself for the Sydney Test.India won the initial test of the series under Bumrah’s captaincy, but eventually lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier, under Rohit’s captaincy, India also faced 0-3 whitewash in a home test series against New Zealand.
