Rohit Sharma immediately following the 38 -year -old twice declared his retirement from test cricket on May 7th Wednesday. Rohit made the announcement in an Instagram story, ending his glorious test career. Rohit wrote a special message on Instagram challenging his doubts just before the tour came up in England. The announcement at the opening was that it deems fit to continue with playing in India in ODI format.
“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 stated in his Instagram story, sharing a photo of his Test cap.
India Cricketer’s Reaction On Rohit Sharma’s Retiremet
Thank you, Captain 🫡🫡
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 7, 2025
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 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/azlpZFWdhn
A master, a leader & a gem! #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/C6RgU6P18n
---Advertisement---— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025
Test cricket asks a lot of you – grit, patience, and character. Brotherman, you gave it everything and yet made it look effortless. From a quiet fighter to a leader at the top, your journey in whites has been special. Proud of you, go well 🤗❤️ @ImRo45 #RohitSharma
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 7, 2025
Not just a leader, but a brother and mentor.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) May 7, 2025
Learned so much just by watching you, bhai! Your legacy in whites will stay with us forever♥️ @ImRo45 🤗 pic.twitter.com/V3XjM74AhW
Ek chapter close hua, par yaadein hamesha zinda rahengi. Cheers to a legendary Test career, @ImRo45! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/M1WLiIvxqN
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 7, 2025
The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 yards, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle.
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 7, 2025
Glad to have shared these memories in the whites with you @ImRo45 🫂#RohitSharma #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/O8LOV67hA5
Rohit Sharma's legacy extends beyond the numbers 🙏🏼. A true champion, an inspiring leader, and a passionate player who gave his all to the game. His impact on Indian cricket will be felt for years to come 💕 #RohitSharmaLegend pic.twitter.com/3RhPeJ9qSU
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 8, 2025
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Well played #RohitSharma. As player and as captain, you were a joy and India will say a big thank you to you. That century in Chennai, that one at the Oval, both priceless. You walked out against South Africa to open as if you had done it all your life. Will look forward to…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 7, 2025
What a Test career it has been. Take a bow, @ImRo45. Legend. https://t.co/btZij0w7J5
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 7, 2025
Congratulations @ImRo45 on your test career. 2021 test series in England will be remembered for your heroics. Go well in your next phase. pic.twitter.com/FvOvuaV3Y9
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2025
