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Ritika Sajdeh left HEARTBROKEN by Rohit Sharma’s retirement; BCCI confirms he’ll continue as ODI captain
The announcement came amidst growing speculation about Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the Indian squad for the upcoming five-match Test series in England.
Last Updated on - May 8, 2025 10:48 AM IST
Ritika Sajdeh left HEARTBROKEN by Rohit Sharma's retirement; BCCI confirms he'll continue as ODI captain
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket in the middle of IPL 2025
On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. This move finally put to rest all the speculation about his future in the longest format of the game and whether he’d be part of the upcoming England tour.
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement via an instagram story
“Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” Rohit posted on Instagram with a picture of his Test cap.
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Ritika Sharma reposted Rohit’s story with heartfelt emojis.
The retirement announcement left his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, visibly emotional. She later reposted the same story on her Instagram, adding a broken heart, a salute, and teary-eyed emojis to express her feelings.
BCCI responds to Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its gratitude to Rohit Sharma following his announcement and confirmed that he will continue to captain India in ODIs.”Thank you, Captain! End of an era in whites! @ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs. We are proud of you, Hitman,” the post read.
Rohit Sharma Test stats
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the Test format after accumulating 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, at an average of 40.57.
Rohit Sharma’s Test captaincy stats
Rohit Sharma captained India in 24 Test matches, securing 12 wins and 9 losses. Despite facing criticism for India’s performance during the recent Australia tour, where they missed out on qualifying for the World Test Championship Final, he successfully led the team to the final of the 2023 edition at The Oval.