Thu May 08 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket

**Mumbai, India** – Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket, effective immediately. The 36-year-old batsman revealed his decision via social media, stating that he will continue to play One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India.

Sharma’s retirement concludes an 11-year Test career spanning 67 matches, 24 of which he captained. He amassed 4301 runs, including 12 centuries. His last Test match was the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground late last year, a series India lost 3-1. The announcement comes shortly before India’s upcoming five-Test tour of England, leaving a vacancy in the Test captaincy.

Sharma’s Test career was marked by periods of both high achievement and struggle. After a delayed debut in 2013, he initially struggled for consistency before a resurgence in 2019, which saw him promoted to opener and score prolifically. Highlights include a double century against South Africa and match-winning centuries against England. However, a recent dip in form, culminating in a 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand under his captaincy, appears to have influenced his decision. His overall Test captaincy record stands at 12 wins and 9 losses.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce a new Test captain soon. Sharma’s decision will undoubtedly reshape India’s Test team strategy ahead of the crucial England tour.

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